The Phil Jenkins Memorial Cup Nottingham 2008

On June 14th, Power League Football centre in Nottingham hosted the most anticipated annual event in the Orthotics calendar – the 5 – a side football tournament. The weather was good and so was the talent as the teams took to the pitch like professionals. Only one team could claim the cup and the unstoppable skills of Trust earned them the prize this year for the second time.

Twelve teams were in attendance at this year’s competition and were organised into two groups of six. The teams went head to head in fiercely competitive 10 minute matches – reaffirming that everyone most definitely had their eyes on the prize. The game concluded with the top two teams of each group competing against each other in the final.

The 2008 Teams Line Up

There were some debutants who made an appearance at this year’s event including Trulife Birmingham – and after having had a taste for the competition, may have to consider training earlier next year for a chance at the trophy.

RSL, Trulife and Dacey provided the tournament with two teams each and did their companies proud with some fine displays on the pitch. Three time winners Algeos showcased their undeniable ability but lost in a nail-biting qualifying match to Dacey at a score of 4 -3. Algeos’ Merseyside neighbours Trust progressed confidently through their group. The semi final saw the best deserved four teams play it out for a chance in the final where Trust Orthotics played against Dacey and Trulife Sheffield against Ken Hall. After two well played semi finals the trophy was in sight for finalists Trust and Ken Hall who battled it out to become the winner of this year’s tournament.

As anticipated due to the high level of talent that had been displayed throughout the day by both teams - the match was close with each team creating chances to walk away with the coveted title and trophy. But it was a bizarre shot at the goal just as the teams appeared to be heading for a penalty shoot out when the scores were at a draw at 1 - 1 which just edged the Trust’s chances closer victory. Paul Turner M.D. of Trust struck the speculative shot which went wide but the somehow rebounded off Ken Hall goalkeeper’s back and into the net. Jubilation for Trust and complete disbelief for the Ken Hall side – proving it’s a game of chances and uncertainty which certainly paid off for Trust who were crowned winners when the final whistle blew a short time after.

The final score was set at 2 -1 to Trust, and the game ended with both teams displaying appreciation for each other in the recognition of a well played game.

The event drew to a close with the teams cooling off with a few beers. Algeos M.D George Jones presented the trophy to the delighted Trust captain Paul Turner who celebrated claiming his second tournament win. After so much success, he may need to invest in a bigger trophy cabinet soon!

2008 Winning Team - Trust Orthotics

Orthotictechnicians.com and Algeos would like to thank all this year’s participants for attending and making the event a great success. The tournament was played well with a level of talent and enthusiasm for the game and as always with great deal of camaraderie.

Hope to see you all again next year!

Winners: Trust Orthotics - Gallery