Firrhill High School footballers have enjoyed a season to remember winning both the Edinburgh under-13 A League and also the League Cup.
Captained by Connor Henderson with Aaron Wood his vice captain, Firrhill boasted an impressive league record of 13 wins and two draws from their 16 matches.
That left them two points clear of Craigmount HS at the end of the competition with a goal difference of + 53 (80 goals for, 27 against).
Coached by parents Keith Leslie and Mark Hughes,it was the first time the Firrhill boys had taken the shield outright having shared the accolade honours with Boroughmuir High School in 2009.
In the League Cup there was a semi-final win over Royal High (5-0) before Portobello were edged out 3-2 in the final, also at Meggetland.
Firrhill’s football is administered by PE teacher Ross Monaghan, who said: “The team are certainly well placed to continue their success in the under-14 A league next season.
“They are very together as a team and I personally have never had a team so committed to working for each other.
“Another key factor in the success has been the two parent coaches who have shown tremendous commitment in giving up time to help out every weekend.”
Back row, left to right – Mark Hughes (coach), Callum Morrison, Al Turner, Calum McGregor, Connor Henderson, Robert Finlayson, Brodie Reid, Alex Leslie, Xavier Padilla, Keith Leslie (coach).
Front – Angus Findlay, Max Hughes, Howie Gall, Sam Stewart, Rudy Gray, Finlay Murray, Kami Mahmood, Aaron Wood.
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