Manchester City Players turn models 24 hours after cup win

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Manchester City Players turn models 24 hours after cup win The Manchester City Players walked the catwalk for charity just one day after hoisting the FA Cup for the first time in 35 years at Wembley. Many of the teams heroes of Wembley were on hand to strut their stuff at the annual charity fundraiser organized by their teammate Shay Given – Fashion Kicks at the Lancashire County Cricket, located a mere step or true from the grounds of their arch rivals the Red Devils of Manchester United.

City were led by their vice captain Vincent Kompany at the star-studded affair which saw supermodel Lily Cole strut her runway stuff. But despite all their heroics and FA Cup victory there were not champagne glasses on hand or in hands. Their Italian manager, Roberto Mancini has laid down strict no alcohol rules as they approach their last game of the campaign against Stoke, the very side they scored 1-0 victory against to raise the Cup at Wembley.

Others members that joined in the fundraiser were Joe Hart, the English goalkeeper, Joleon Lescott and Gareth Barry fellow international teammates along with Adam Johnson and defender Micah Richards. Given’s wife organized the event that raised money for Chefs Adopt a School, Beechwood Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Granary Art Gallery focus on sports

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Granary Art Gallery focus on sports

Granary Art Gallery focus on sports

An energetic new sporting focused art exhibition will open at the Granary Art Gallery this summer located on the border of Staffordshire and Shropshire within Weston park.  The inspiration for the sporting exhibition will be the work of Ben Mosley.

The emotional and energetic display of Mosley’s work captures the true spirit of football and bridges the very different worlds of sports and arts with a great deal of excitement.

Mosley has seen his career move forward since 2003 when he graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BA in Fine Art Honours.  He is known for his use of fine art, acrylics, and mono prints and has created many private commissions, earned the League Managers Association patronage, and has seen his work featured in a collection of many different London exhibitions.

Speaking of his work, Ben said: “Through my paintings I aim to bring together the world of art, football and sport by portraying the passion and raw emotion that can generate amongst players and fans.”

Gareth Williams, Curator to the Weston Park Foundation added: “We aim to provide a diverse range of art to the gallery and the region and so we are looking forward to welcoming Ben’s striking work to our growing portfolio of exhibitions.”

The Ben Mosley selling exhibition in Granary Art Gallery will run throughout July from 11am – 4pm. Free Entry. For further information please visit: www.weston-park.com

Young Doncaster Rovers fans get on their bikes

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Young Doncaster Rovers fans get on their bikes

Young Doncaster Rovers fans get on their bikes

Young Doncaster Rovers supporters are lucky when half term rolls around as they have the possibility to hang out with the players as part of the benefits of being one of the Junior Rovers who meet at the clubs Cantley Park training ground

But now there is even more for the juniors to get involved in as Rovers Community Foundation opens up the Rovers Bike Club.

Many children arrived at Cantley Park with bikes, helmets and parents in tow, ready to take part in an active morning used to get blood pumping and hearts racing before watching the Rovers players being put through their paces on the training pitch.

Led by Rovers’ Health and Wellbeing Manager Richard Bailey, the Bike Club was launched with a ride from the gates of Rovers’ training facility and through Sandall Beat Woods. Part funded by organisation Bike Club, which is a joint venture led by ContinYou, UK Youth and CTC – the national cyclists’ organisation, representatives from Bike Club and Bike It also joined in the initial Rovers Bike Club.

“I am delighted with the turn out for the first Bike Club,” said Health and Wellbeing Manager Richard.

“I think that the event shows the importance of all the family coming together on a bonding day with everyone concerned having a great time.”

Gavin Wood, Bike Club Development Officer added: “It’s great to see a football club like Doncaster Rovers embracing cycling and offering it to the people of Doncaster, alongside the other health and wellbeing activities the Club offers. The turnout was fantastic and I look forward to seeing more people riding bikes at Cantley Park in the future.

Women’s semi-pro football league kicks off

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Women’s semi-pro football league kicks off The profile of women’s football looks set to be greatly raised by the developments in the game recently. Firstly, on Wednesday, it was announced that the first Women’s semi-pro league in now underway. As if that wasn’t enough, it has also been announced that A super league backed by the FA will be played over the summer.

The top 8 women’s teams – Birmingham City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Bristol Academy, Doncaster Belles, Liverpool, Lincoln and Everton will compete against each other to try and become the first champions of the Women’s Super League. The FA has invested over £3m in the league, which runs from April until October. The timing is aimed so that is isn’t overshadowed by the Men’s league, thus increasing attendances.

There is a break in May however, so that England can compete in Germany in the World Cup. The FA Chairman, David Bernstein, spoke enthusiastically about the Super League, which will have 5 of its matches broadcast live on ESPN. He said that this was a landmark in women’s football, and that it was a great opportunity for game in England. The league being launched and the fact that England were also taking part in the World Cup made it a very exciting time for the game, he added.
The league kicks off with a thrilling encounter between arch rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, and Faye White, captain of Arsenal and England, can’t wait for it to start. She says she has been waiting for this for a long time, and is thrilled that it has happened while she is still playing. She thanked the FA for investing in the women’s game and said it was going to be a very exciting summer.

South Asia combines to aim for 2030 World Cup

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South Asia combines to aim for 2030 World Cup The combined nations of South Asia are hoping that if they split the cost between them, they have a better chance of winning the chance to host the 2030 World Cup. Although the decision isn’t due to be made by FIFA for another 10 years, the Asian Football Federation is already the second party to express interest. Uruguay and Argentina are proposing a joint bid.

The nations that make up the AFF want to form a committee with the sole aim of promoting their bid. Details to emerge so far include special lanes being created at local airports to accommodate the fans travelling to the different matches. The Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Datul Seri Anifah Aman said it would unify the South Asian community if they hosted the World Cup.

As the proposal is expected to include all 11 members of the AFF, which raises both financial and logistical questions. The Foreign Minister of Singapore, George Yeo, has said that they are making a joint bid so it will be a bearable cost for each country and the facilities could be shared. The area as a whole could be compared to a large nation such as the US or Brazil.