THIRSK Falcons' under-11 team have finished as champions in their first season.

After a shaky start to the season, the team went on an unbeaten run of 13 games, winning 12, scoring 83 goals and conceding just 12.

Manager Paul Newcombe said: "This is a remarkable achievement for the boys, who were playing their first season. Division three now awaits them next season and hopefully they can build on their success".

The team are pictured above, back, from left: Andrew Davison, Liam Evans, Nick Cressey, Richard Periam, Ben Elders, Paul Newcombe (manager). Front: Dan Easton, William Lyth, Robin Cook, Matty Boyne, Nick Newcombe, Ryan McKendry, James Dingle, Steven Jamieson