25/01/2008
King Kenny salutes disabled footballers in Liverpool
A group of disabled footballers are to be honoured by Liverpool Football Club legend Kenny Dalglish.
The former Reds and Scotland star will be handing out awards to the Liverpool Adult Disability Football Group at Walton Sports Centre on Tuesday (January 29th 2007).
The group - which includes wheelchair users, people with visual impairments and several members with learning disabilities - have taken part in a 10 week coaching and training scheme run by the city council's football development team in conjunction with Liverpool County FA and Merseyside Sports Partnership.
The hugely successful project, which has been running for over 10 years, has produced more than 20 players who have gone on to represent their country in disabled football.
Many have also studied for FA badges which enable them to referee matches, while three have gone on to be employed by the city council as disabled football coaches.
Councillor Colin Eldridge, executive member for leisure, said: "This is a ground breaking scheme which has made a huge difference to the lives of thousands of disabled people.
"It is hugely important we make sure that sport is something which is able to be enjoyed by people of all abilities, and this project has given new opportunities and confidence to many.
"I am delighted that Anfield legend Kenny has agreed to come along and present the players with awards."
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