On Wednesday 22nd April, the Y11 boys football team won the Clegg Shield at Hallam FC’s Sandygate ground with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tapton School. The Clegg Shield is the oldest schools’ football trophy in the world and it was fitting that the final was played at the oldest football ground in the world still in continuous use. The win marked a culmination of five excellent years for the group and after runner-up finishes for the previous two Y11 boys teams, it will be great to see such a prestigious trophy return to the cabinet in the Rosling.

Phoenix took the lead in the first half with a powerful half-volley from outside the box, scored by Toby. This opened up a flurry of goals in the first 40 minutes, as goals followed from Alonzo (a dominating header), Harry (slotting home after beating the keeper in a 1v1), and TJ (scoring a precise finish across goal following a cross from Toby).

Fin rounded off the scoring in the second half with a calm and collected penalty to put the game to bed.

Luke was the star of the show with his Rolls-Royce style performance in the centre of midfield, dictating possession and being instrumental in setting up attacking situations.

A huge thanks to the management team of Mr Whitaker and Mr Johnson who have guided the team through their success. Thanks also to Sheffield School Sport Federation and all at Hallam FC who made the event such a show-piece occasion. A final thank you to all the family and friends who have given the team such fantastic support.