Burnage Metro Continue to Reach Higher Standards

Didsbury based Burnage Metro F.C., continue to reach higher standards of Amateur Football, as they have recently been awarded the F.A. Charter Standard for Clubs.

The Club, continue to be an integral part of the South Manchester community and now field seven teams, which include an Under 18’s outfit.

They now have three junior feeder Clubs and links with the local High and Primary Schools.

Club Chairman, Maurice Perkins said, “It is a somewhat fitting tribute to one of our most famous of former members, Busby babe Roger Byrne, in this the 50^th year of the Munich Air Disaster.

“We have been successful in the past few seasons on the pitch and now along we are showing that we can also be successful of the pitch.

“Along with our Rugbying neighbours Didsbury Toc H, we continue to improve and provide facilities that can be enjoyed by all.

“The Charter Standard will allow use to continue to improve the facilities for the youngsters in the local community.”

For more information about the Club or how you can assist please contact Maurice Perkins telephone 0161 480 5578, or log onto the Clubs Website www.burnagemetro.co.uk.

Picture is of Andrew Basterfiled (Manchester F.A.), Russell Hoyte (Club Captain), Malcolm Maginn (Club Secretary) and Maurice Perkins (Club Chairman).

[Details courtesy of Geoff Garnett]