BUDDING footballers, drinking pals, colleagues or best mates are the order of the day in a top-class six-a-side league at Vauxhall Sports and Social Club’s AstroTurf pitches in Ellesmere Port.

The league is run by Soccersixes and the action takes place on Wednesdays from 7-9pm. Anyone over the age of 15 can take part.

Each week teams will play an intense 40-minute match officiated by a qualified FA referee. All equipment is provided and league winners will receive a new kit, while runners-up will be rewarded with trophies.

A Soccersixes spokesman said: “The local area is full of people who love football so there is no reason why we shouldn’t get a league going there. We work closely with our teams and FA qualified referees and we believe it is important to the people of Ellesmere Port to have such a league running.

“The facilities and match officials are fantastic and we look forward to welcoming new teams to the league although they should act quickly to avoid disappointment.ŠTeams can be of any standard, a side who already play together, friends or even drinking buddies from the pub.”

Spaces are limited and anyone who is interested should visit www.soccersixes.net and complete an entry form or call Soccersixes on 07528 380 094.