Hopwood Hall Rangers win Ability Counts Division One

Hopwood Hall Rangers

Hopwood Hall Rangers A team has won the Ability Counts Division One league.

The B team were just pipped to first place on the final day by one point.

This is the first time the teams, made up of players with a range of disabilities, have has taken part in a competitive league.

The Rangers, who are based at Hopwood Hall College, entered two teams into the Ability Counts League - one team went into Division One and the other into Division Two.

Tom Conroy, football development officer at the college, said: "Both Hopwood Hall Rangers teams have shown an excellent attitude all season.

"I am very proud of all of the players. Showing enthusiasm, enjoyment and confidence is what I ask for, to win games and come away with trophies is just a huge bonus."