YOUNG footballers have said a big thankyou to Keighley sports shop owner Norman Bairstow - following his retirement.

Norman backed the junior league when Under-7's football was launched in the Keighley area and over the years it has grown to involve almost 2,000 children every week.

Now the sponsorship has been taken over by Keybury Secutiry Systems and director Frank Gee said: "We are delighted to support the league which is an integral part of the community in which we have grown."

"Next season there will be 180 teams playing in 17 leagues," said Eddie Presland.