25/01/11…..AMENDED: Thame’s French twin to send young footballers

A GROUP of young footballers from Thame’s twin town of Montesson is to visit Thame later in the year to take part in a tournament at Meadow View Park.

The young French players will join Thame Boys Youth & Girls FC to participate in their six-a-side Summer Festival of Football in June, 2011.

Arrangements are currently being made between the leaders of the two national teams, and include a Barbecue on the final evening.

The Event will be held over two days on the weekend in June as follows:

Sat 10th June
Sun 11th June

The exact playing time for each age group will be advised after receipt of entries, on confirmation, 3-4 weeks before the tournament.

Entries will be invited for teams Under 7 to Under 14. It is possible to enter more than one team for each age group. (six a-side)

More details will be available soon.

PHOTO: Montesson’s young footballers in action