Stockport team represents Manchester in football tournament

A local Stockport five-a-side team represented Manchester in a nationwide tournament created by Ladbrokes.

Forensics FC is one of 16 teams who competed in the Ladbrokes Players Cup against other cities such as Birmingham, Glasgow and Liverpool being represented.

The winner of the contest would end up taking £20,000 prize money home as the reward with the runner-up taking £5,000.

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The tournament took place on July 1 and was streamed to thousands on YouTube with live updates posted on Twitter as hundreds attended at the event.

Slough Scorpionz ended up winning the tournament which, alongside the prize money, will see them rewarded with the opportunity to play against Arsenal Invincible squad member, William Gallas, and ex-Stoke City forward, Charlie Adam.

The tournament gives young and talented players from across the country the opportunity to showcase their skills on a stage with thousands of eyes on them.

Stockport has been known for producing successful professional athletes such as Phil Foden, a treble-winning footballer for Manchester City.

Bobby Olign, an ex-footballer for Stockport’s Marple Villa, said: “I think they made Stockport proud to be honest, we have had talents such as Foden but this one hits closer to home.”

He continued: “It’s great to see younger players going out and trying football tournaments across the country. Think it’s good to put yourself out there and try to shine. You never know who’s looking, could be scouts.”

Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague said: ‘’We are delighted to be partnering with Ladbrokes on the Players Cup 2023, helping to give footballers from across the country the chance to be