Everton Pan disability B squad are celebrating after being crowned regional champions 2007. A 10 man squad travelled to Salford on Sunday 24th June to take part in the annual Ability Counts Football Festival. After finishing a close 2nd to Preston in the group faze of the tournement, Everton then had to play Bury the winners of the second group in the semi final. It was a closely contested semi with Everton taking an early 1 goal lead but in the last few minutes Bury pulled it level and the game went to penaltys. I am glad to report though the blues kept there cool and booked there place in the final winning 3-2.

The final was then set with Everton having to play the Manchester side Oakwood who beat Preston in the second semi. It was a real fantastic final were Everton dominated and gave the Manchester side little chance at all. After taking an early lead from the penalty spot there was only ever going to be one winner and the blues made sure off that 5 minutes from time with there second goal of the game. Being crowned North West Champions Everton will now travel to London in July to take part in the National Championships at THE David Beckham ACADEMY IN GREENWICH LONDON Let`s Hope We Bring That Home TOO. Ian. (26/06/07)