The final of the Ross Cup Football Tournament is taking place on Easter Monday, April 22nd at Weston under Penyard. Dore Valley and Ross Juniors have made it to the end and will be battling to win the trophy. The match will kick off at 11am and spectators are welcome to head along and enjoy the match.

Both of the contesting clubs are having a good season, as Dore Valley are currently chasing promotion from Division Two of the Herefordshire League and are expected to be formiddable opponents. The trophy and all of the medals will be presented by Johnny Weeks of the Herefordshire FA.

Some of the teams who have been competing for the final include: Ross Juniors, Ross Juniors Reserves, Howle Hill, the Ledbury Reserves, Hinton, Weston under Penyard and Dore Valley, with Ross Juniors and Dore Hill being the two triumphant teams.

The Ross Cups Competition has been associated with two honours off the pitch, who were at the 125th anniversary dinner for the Herefordshire FA. Ray Cawthorne has been involved with the competition for over 53 years, and Jack Perks, one of the founding members of Pegasus Juniors, was given the Services to Football Award. Jack is a committee member of the Ross Cups and has been a former chairman of the Football Association Youth Committee.

Head along and support the final, whether or not the team you support has made it to the last two. The Committee are very grateful to Weston under Penyard for once again hosting the final. Admission is by programme and there will be hot and cold refreshments available.See this week’s paper for more stories like this, available in shops and as a Digital Edition now.