The parents of the Ross Juniors Royals team have won a Herefordshire FA Respect Award.

A spokesman for Herefordshire FA told the Ross Gazette "As an all-girls team competing in the Herefordshire Juniors Boys League, opposing teams are often surprised to see the Ross Juniors Royals players, and the team has faced some tough challenges in a new environment. But the parents have watched and supported impeccably and positively as their daughters compete on the pitch."

The parents received five marks out of five for Respect from every other team’s coaches last season and as a club, Ross Juniors believe that the behaviour of the parents influences the girls and their attitude on the pitch. Both have put the team in an extremely positive light.

"Our parents let the girls’ feet do the talking," said team coach Paul Flitney. "The friendliness of the parents creates a lovely environment. They drive all around the county, support the girls in regional tournaments and have supported a club tour to watch England Women’s team in Holland.

"The girls could do none of this without their parents’ wonderful support."