Footie Fun Fundraiser Challenge
The Moortown Marauders go head-to-head with IHP Derby United for a footie fun fundraiser challenge!
On Thursday 14th September, our site team based at Derby Kingsway Hospital have been eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated Charity match with IHP, and they didn’t disappoint.
Held at the nearby Rykneld Sports Centre, our Head Coach Kev Bourke has done a fantastic job of rallying a team together with our team line-up being:
- Sam Irish
- Tom Warrington
- Kian Barrett
- Olly Grundy
- Tom Beever
- Sam Peake
IHP were fast out of the blocks but were met with a resolute Moortown defence, headed by the immoveable object aka Kian Barrett. He was in total control throughout the game and epitomised side before self. In front of him was the stoic “Sam thou shall not pass Irish”.
IHP quickly ran out of steam but never gave up the ghost even after going 1-0 within the first 10 minutes.
Moortown’s midfielders Olly “Rolls Royce” Grundy and Tom “Ferrari “Beever were headed by Tom “Messi” Warrington and dominated ball possession for the entire game.
The midfield generals had the luxury of feeding Sam Ronaldo Peake who spearheaded the attack with the verve of a man half his age and was always available for the ball despite some rather overzealous defending.
A second goal from Tom “Messi” Warrington just before half time sealed IHP’s fate. Tom was outstanding throughout. Harry Leadbetter in goal for IHP was inspired keeping the score line respectable and within reach of salvation as the first half came to an end.
In the second half, IHP led a spirited comeback inspired by James Beardmore leading from the front and threading passes through to the forwards. Moortown’s impregnable defence held firm and could have increased the lead if it wasn’t for the heroics of star keeper Harry Leadbetter. By the end of the game the Moortown Marauders were in comfortable control.
Great effort by both teams, with a final score of 2-0 to the Moortown Marauders!
It’s still not too late to make a donation to the wonderful local charity Community Action Derby, as the beneficiary of any monies we raise, with all your donations going directly to the cause.
Community Action Derby is a registered charity which provides support and guidance for voluntary and community groups, with the aim of enhancing life in Derby through voluntary action.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ihp-derbyshire-5-a-side-footy
Integrated Health Projects (IHP) is the joint venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine, has been appointed by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the design and construction of two 54-bed mental health facilities for Adult Acute Care (AAU) at the Kingsway Hospital in Derby and in the grounds of Chesterfield Royal Hospital, the former also including a 14-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).