Northern Ireland v San Marino Official Match Programme

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Team manager Alan Crooks said: “It’s fantastic that such a young squad is regularly qualifying for the major competitions in CP football. The players are improving all the time and with the experience they have already gained hopefully they can continue to progress up the world rankings.” Cerebral Palsy football in Northern Ireland is open to males aged seven-plus with a restriction in mobility caused by cerebral palsy, stroke or acquired brain injury. Players are able to run unaided. If you know of anyone that would be interested in joining the CP football programme email team manager Alan Crooks at acrooks@irishfa. com. They could well be playing in a world championships for Northern Ireland…

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