Coaches to take on dads in Bridgnorth 'Grey Roots' football festival
Father's of players from a Shropshire junior football team are being challenged to show off their skills when they take on the club's coaches during a family festival at the weekend.
Bridgnorth Spartans, which has around 300 players in its junior teams, is hosting Spartans Grey Roots Football Festival on Saturday.
The centrepiece of the event is a five-a-side tournament where teams of dads get to take on the Spartans coaches.
A spokesperson for the Spartans said: "It's a fantastic opportunity to witness the talents of those who guide and train the young Spartans players, creating a spectacle that should not be missed."
He added that there will also be a special guest at this year's festival, which takes place at Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre between 11.30am and 7pm.
Ash Randall, a well-known YouTuber and Guinness World Record holder will be entertaining the crows with his mesmerizing displays of skill and creativity.
The 30-year-old from South Wales has 22 football-related world records and has performed in 30 countries worldwide, as well as being a social media sensation.
Ash said, “Spartans is a great club, when they asked me to come along there was no question I wouldn't help”.
Saturday's festival, which is free entry, will also host a variety of stalls, attractions such as an inflatable zone featuring a mega assault course, adult bouncy castle, bungee run, and superhero sumo suits.
As part of the festival, there will also be tournaments for both men's and women's teams as well as a demonstration of walking football, showcasing that age is no barrier when it comes to enjoying the sport.
