St Nicholas win Blackpool FC Community Trust tournament in honour of Jimmy Armfield

Blackpool FC Community Trust's Jimmy Armfield Memorial Trophy tournament has returned in style.
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The annual Stanley Park competition for primary schools is back after the pandemic, using the power of football to bring people together and celebrate a Blackpool football legend.

Year 3 and 4 pupils from 12 schools competed in the spirit of Seasiders great Jimmy, learning how to win and lose well, while always giving the best.

St Nicholas C of E Primary School won Blackpool FC Community Trust's Jimmy Armfield Memorial TrophySt Nicholas C of E Primary School won Blackpool FC Community Trust's Jimmy Armfield Memorial Trophy
St Nicholas C of E Primary School won Blackpool FC Community Trust's Jimmy Armfield Memorial Trophy
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There were outstanding performances as around 100 took part. Stanley and St Nicholas C of E won through to a final, in which all the players showed an excellent attitude. St Nicholas emerged as 2-0 winners.

BFCCT primary PE manager Simon Smith said: “It was an absolute pleasure to hold this tournament again. All teams played with great spirit and attitude, which I am sure Jimmy would have been extremely proud of.”