Congratulations to Colm who has been nominated for a national tackling drugs award, for his outstanding achievements at Air Football.

On hearing about his nomination, Colm said:

"I can't believe it - being nominated is a fantastic feeling. I'm passionate about what I do - when I was at rock bottom a handful of people supported me and changed my life. The power of someone reaching out to you is unbelievable, that's what Air Football is about."

The Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards, which recognise, reward and celebrate the people on the front-line were launched by Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker in July 2008.

You can read the full story here 

Alternatively, listen to Colm being interviewed on Time 107.5 here

Hope you enjoyed your weekend......

We did down at Ilford FC, Cricklefields where we were treated to a fine day with nice weather and top class performances from Nicole Jane, Spurlge, Addictive Girls, Little Ghost, Serotonin as well DJ's Mick Mesa & Scott Morris and KD Productions. There was entertainment for the children from Candi Girls, Magic Shaun, funfair rides and bouncy castles wow........

The main event lived up to its billing 'The Big One'. The game was played at a fanstic level throughout with the AIR Football side made up of Players & Coaches winning 6-2 in 90mins.

The first goal was scored in 20seconds after a through ball by Colm caught the Celebrity defence out for Derek to nip in and chip the keeper, the crowd cheered and the game was set up.. The Celebrity team re-organised and played some excellent football and equalised through Dwayne Henry (dream team) when a corner was only half cleared for him to smash back in. The Celebrity teams confidence was back and they took the lead when Helio (ex benfica) cut in from the right on 20mins and unleashed a beauty into the bottom left hand corner that keeper Lennie could only get his finger tips to, 2-1 and time to dig deep as the Celebrity team with a strong wind in their favour began knocking long balls at every opportunity. The back four of Tony, Colm, Berti and Ray worked hard and had answers for everything the Celebrity team gave them with Alfie, Jace (nicole jane) Helio playing at the front in a 4-3-3.

Air Football started to play the ball to feet and it wasn't long before they got back on level terms through Derek who scored a top individual goal. Leon began to link up with the midfield well, coming short to receive and with Derek and Mark's trickery they began to open up the Celebrity defence at will.

Lennie saved a penalty and when Air Football were awarded a free kick 25 yards out, Mark stepped up and hit it beautifully in to the top left hand corner, 3-2. Leon then sent the team 4-2 up before half time with a solo effort beating four players in the box after great work at the back from Colm who tidyed up an attack to set him up on the left.

The second half started much as the first ended with AIR Football playing for each other and the midfielders, Gavin, Lee & Jerry eating everything up and not allowing their opponents time on the ball. The fifth goal arrived when Jerry beat Ziggy (big brother) in the area and was taken down. He then stepped up to beat the keeper with a very good penalty.

The Celebrity side changed about and with Colin McMillan (ex WBO World Champion) going up front looked like they may get back into the game but AIR Football stepped up again and were very organised at the back. The last 15mins was the time to bring the subs into the match with Chris coming on for Lennie in goal and David, Taylor and Aaron coming on to test the Celebrities. The final goal of the game was scored in the final few minutes when Derek scored his hat-trick after beating the keeper 1 on 1.

Man of the match was Leon.


After the game the Raffle was drawn and the winners are :

1st Prize 0916 Gary
2nd Prize 0531 Jason
3rd Prize 1036 Liz Murdoch
4th Prize 1671 S Khan
5th Prize 0771 Sonia Ellis
6th Prize 0801 Jackie Bromfield

Please call me on 07962 374021 to claim your prize. I will forward to those i have addresses for.



AIR Football would like to thank everyone who supported on the day with a special thank you to Ilford FC, Vision (Andy ,Liz, Gem), Angie & Steve (sunkissed), Paul Fletcher (safer neighbourhood), Darren Trippick (sports develovepment), Peter (netbusters), Vanessa Cole and Mayor Sladden for getting the game underway. AIR Football wouldnt have been able to deliver the day without the support and kind donations from HSBC Bank, Fitness First, Boots, Hainault Police and NELMHT, many many thanks.

Pictures soon.


Many thanks

AIR Football team
www.airfootball.co.uk
07962 374021
07944 000823