A GROUP of lucky youngsters have managed to keep their school football team together thanks to kind hearted car dealers.

Woodford Jaguar in the High Road, South Woodford have sponsored the team of sixteen.

The children, all in their final year at OakdaleJuniors, South Woodford, were so determined to stay together that they decided to approach local businesses for help.

The Jaguar dealership who are also involved in sports relief decided to help the youngsters by providing the team with a new strip in green and white Oakdale colours.

They are also raising money for the team by filling one of their show room cars with balloons and asking customers to guess how many.

The prizes up for grabs are Formula One merchandise, a playstation game and a framed Jaguar poster.

Thanks to the sponsorship provided the team can continue to play in the ELE league next season.

July 15, 2002 12:00