Teenager receives ‘Local Legend’ community award from Premier League

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Liutauras Balciunas, a 19-year-old from Newcastle, has been officially named a 'Local Legend' by the Premier League.

The teenager has picked up the award as part of his involvement in Premier League Kicks, a local community programme supporting thousands of youngsters via free weekly football sessions and educational workshops.

To celebrate the initiative's 15-year anniversary clubs have been nominating individuals who have taken part in, volunteered, or worked on the programme and inspired others through their dedication, work ethic and own personal development.

Liutauras, (aka Lilly), has a six-year association with Premier League Kicks.

He has gone from troublesome participant to valued volunteer within the programme.

Sarah Burn, Newcastle United Foundation PL Kicks co-ordinator remembers Lilly joining in as a participant on the programme in 2016.

"I remember him coming in and having a bit of an attitude, being one of the lads, he was a little big aggressive, a little bit negative and he did get removed from some sessions due to his behaviour.

"But the more he attended