CHAMPION footballers are looking for kindhearted people in Darwen to sponsor them in time for next season.

Members of Darwen Ladies Football Club, who train at the Anchor Ground, off Blackburn Road, hope to build on this year's successful performance after scooping the Lancashire Cup at Under 16s level and finishing top of the Northern League's Second Division at open age level.

The open age team, which is mostly made up of Under 16 players, won their league with a goal difference of 178 after losing only one match all seasonand the younger team won the Lancashire Cup.

The club is looking for Under 14 players to set up a new squad in time for the new season in September.

Chairman Nigel Ramsden said: "They've done themselves proud. Now all we need are people to sponsor the kit, matches and match balls.

"We hope younger players will follow in the footsteps of older members who have done so well.

"Sponsor money will be invested into the club to build on our recent success and help the development of the teams, as well as paying for the weekly ground fee and the referees."

To sponsor or join the team contact Nigel on 01254 382244.