1966 World Cup Celebration
Spirit of 1966 World Cup glory to be rekindled in Irlam
Irlam and Cadishead College is hosting a ‘1966 World Cup Tournament’ between children aged 10 – 11 and people who were a similar age 50 years ago.
The ‘walking football’ tournament will celebrate the 50th anniversary of England’s famous 1966 World Cup Final victory against West Germany at Wembley Stadium. Older pupils will be involved in setting up and running the match, including refereeing.
The tournament is being organised with our partners Manchester United Foundation to create awareness across our community of the epoch-defining 4-2 win in which iconic United stars Sir Bobby Charlton and Nobby Stiles played key roles.
On the day – a HDT-branded trophy will be presented to the winners by our chairman Neil McArthur. No one will leave empty-handed though with special certificates being provided to all participants.
HDT Chairman – Neil McArthur said: “We are really looking forward to the event which will hopefully generate conversations between the kids and 
grandparents about the 1966 World Cup Final and the emotions felt at the one and only time England were champions of the world!”
2016 is the sixth consecutive year HDT have partnered the Manchester United (MUFC) Foundation to provide a sport and personal development programme to all ten schools in Irlam and Cadishead.
Neil continued: “Our work with the MUFC Foundation is a great example of how we invest in projects that benefit local people. To date we have contributed £128,000 towards the programme that has played a hugely positive role in influencing attitudes, attendance and attainment for children and families. It has been fantastic in so many different ways, which is why we’ve supported it so strongly.”
The programme delivers football coaching, skills training, personal development and life changing experiences, providing young people with skills to improve their employability and offering opportunities to change their lives for the better.
It starts early, engaging children in primary schools who receive sports coaching and lifestyle sessions, encouraging them to eat a balanced diet and to be healthy and active.
Older students are given the opportunity to volunteer at after-school coaching sessions and are encouraged to take extra-curricular qualifications in sports coaching and enterprise to improve their skills and employability.
The tournament kicks off next Monday (26th September) at 4.00pm. If you love football then why not pop down and give the teams your support and enjoy the intergenerational celebration of England’s finest moment in football history!
Posted on: 21st September 2016