BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw took part in a penalty shoot-out with youngsters at Blackburn United Academy at the weekend.

Mr Straw visited the five to seven-year-olds during one of their coaching sessions held every Saturday 9.30am at Bangor Community Centre.

Blackburn United FC, having now become a FA Charter Standard club, is currently looking for managers, coaches and volunteers to develop its football coaching academy and also increase the number of teams participating in the local junior league.

For more information please ring Iqbal on 07970216334.