LUDLOW u11s were beaten in the final of the Andy Kibble memorial tournament held by Ledbury Swifts.

After finishing top in their group made up of six teams, drawing one and winning five, they advanced to the final which they lost narrowly 1-0 to Newtown Sports of Malvern.

"As manager, I can't put into words how proud I am of the boys," said boss John Haycox.

"We played so well all day and it was such a shame we came up short in the final.

Pictured from right to left are Dylan Griffths (captain), Ollie Jarrett, Tim Moriarty, Harvey Griffths, Connor Suthern, Sam Sainsbury, Jake Rigney and Mack Scarlett