FOOTBALL-CRAZY youngsters in Radcliffe have been getting tips from the top. Manchester City Football Club is running a community soccer centre at Radcliffe Boro's Stainton Park ground.

Taught by ex-players and qualified coaches, it has proved highly popular with local girls and boys.

And pictured displaying his goalkeeping skills is

Niall Worthington (10) of Somerset Drive, Bury, who saves this shot.

Spokesman Steve Eyre said: "The sessions allow them to further their football education and reach their full potential in a fun, friendly and safe environment."

The classes for six to 11-year-olds are held between 4pm and 5pm on Thursdays and each course runs for five weeks.

Manchester City will also be coaching youngsters aged 11 to 16 on the same evening between 5pm and 6pm in conjunction with Radcliffe Boro itself.

For details call 226 1782.