Whilst looking for an award for 'achievers', boys and girls who had attended courses regularly and progressed unselfishly, there was only one club name that I turned to - Newcastle United. I was coach during the famous 'Fairs Cup' era with great Geordie fans and the famous (never to be forgotten) victory in the Final against Ujpest Dozsa. So there was no hesitiation in naming this award 'THE MAGPIE AWARD'.

So far thirty children have been nominated for this prestigious honour.

David McSweeney

Danny McSweeney

Michael Newton

Andrew Field

David Field

James Marshall

Jamie Swain

Chloe Roberts

Michael Williams

Chris Carter

Jack Quin

Peter Bradley

Henry Speare

Danny Steer

Fraser Reed

Richard Hamon

Ian Owen

Lloyd Owen

Joe Cook

Jack Bateman

Jonathan Varcoe

Craig Harris

Charlie Gorvin

William Wentworth

Ruben Kane

Jack Hooper

Charlie Dawson

Danny Lyndon

Calum Wyatt

Michael Haley

Callum Hartley

Maxie Lawes

And there will be more, I can assure you of that!!! What a great squad!!!