YOUNG FOOTBALLERS ENJOY 'A DAY IN THE LIFE' OF A HULL CITY PLAYER

CHILDREN from two grassroots football teams had their dreams realised as they stepped into the boots of Hull City players, thanks to the club's partnership with rural broadband provider Quickline.

- By DEBORAH HALL

Quickline teamed up with the Tigers to run a "Day in the Life" competition open to under-9s, 10s and 11s teams across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where it delivers its broadband services. The winners received an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Hull City's training ground in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.

From more than 650 entries, two teams were selected at random - Gilberdyke Phoenix FC, based near Howden, and Filey Holt FC Under 9s, based near Scarborough, in North Yorkshire. Around 15 players from both teams, along with their coaches and parents, were taken to the training ground from the MKM Stadium by bus.

After being welcomed by club mascot Roary the Tiger, they undertook a coaching session with Hull City Academy coaches, before playing a game against each other. They also had lunch in the players' canteen, served as it would be to the first team, and had a tour of the facilities, including the changing rooms, gym and media room.