JUNIOR football in town has been handed a massive boost after Bromsgrove Sporting confirmed their amalgamation with Santiago Colts.
The two clubs will join their junior, youth and development teams together as of next season and play under the name of Bromsgrove Sporting Colts.
In total there will be 21 teams playing under the title ranging from the mini Rouslers for those aged from four to six to the under-18s level which will include boys and girls teams.
The set up will also include Sporting’s under-18s team who will continue to play in the Midland Youth League.
As well as his duties as the under-18s manager, Alan Horton will take on the role of youth liaison officer acting as a link between the two outfits.
Several officials from both clubs recently met up at the Victoria Ground along with some of the youngsters and their parents to finalise the agreement and for Sporting to welcome Santiago on board.
Sporting chairman Mike Burke said: “This is a major step forward for ourselves and will be good for football and the community in the Bromsgrove area.
“We welcome Santiago as part of the Bromsgrove Sporting set up and thank everybody involved for their hard work in bringing this arrangement to fruition”.
Bill Edge, chairman of Santiago Colts, added: “This is an exciting new venture giving our youngsters something to aim for and the ability to play for high-standard local teams.”
