A warm welcome to everyone for this afternoon's game against Coventry City, another game against a former Premier League club.

As well as the work we do in mainstream schools, we also deliver fun football activities in a number of special needs schools.

These include Aalps College, Barton New Options School and St Hugh's School.

In the past we have also worked with the Hollies group and Magic Moments.

The sessions are not always delivered within their schools; we also transport the pupils to Glanford Park so they can experience how a professional club is run.

At the moment we are hoping to secure funding to develop these initiatives further and continue the good work that is already being delivered.

All that's left for me to say is a Happy Birthday to Alex (13) and Max (7) who are both enjoying their parties at Glanford Park this afternoon.

We hope you enjoy the day with us. Let's all get behind Nige and the lads and hopefully cheer them on to three points.

Yours in Sport
Scott Maxfield
Football in the Community Officer