Thirty-four young members
of the Arsenal Supporters Club whose ages ranged between 5 and 15 years had a
ball of a time with two Arsenal FC coaches, Paul Shipwright and Martin Davis,
during the Emirates Airline Young Footballer Challenge (EYFC) 2008.
Paul Shipwright
and Martin Davis from the Arsenal Community Department were again in Malta as guests of Arsenal Supporters Club to
assist the Challenge, which is sponsored by Emirates, the Dubai-based
international airline.
The young gunners
had a fantastic time and enjoyed the training and games. Paul Shipwright and
Martin Davis where pleasantly surprised by the familiarity these children have
with regards Arsenal Football Club and their favorite Arsenal players.
"We were happy to
see so many young supporters joining in the fun at the Emirates Airline Young
Footballer Challenge. This was another
opportunity for our young members and their families to get together,” said
Richard Felice Pace, Chairman Arsenal Supporters Club.
At the end of the
session, the children received a certificate of E.Y.F.C. and a goodie bag each with
Arsenal gifts for their efforts. They also took the chance to pose for
photographs with the Paul Shipwright, Martin Davis. The activity was also supported by The
Premiershop of Zejtun and The Radisson SAS Bay Point Hotel in St George’s Bay.
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