Two determined schoolboys raced 50 laps around the Southport FC ground in pouring rain to raise money for their beloved club.
Harry Cottam, aged 9, and his cousin Leighton Hock, aged seven, raised an incredible £2,585 through their challenge.
The friends have the club colours running through their veins, and love to watch their favourite team in action.
They are related to Southport FC legend George Bromilow, who won a medal playing for England at the Olympics in Melbourne in 1956 and won two amateur international caps.
They were determined to help Southport FC after hearing how fans would not be allowed in to watch games this season, with the club’s future uncertain a few weeks ago until emergency funding was agreed by the Government.
Harry is a pupil at St Patrick’s Primary School in Marshside, while Leighton goes to St Aiden’s primary school in Wigan.
A Southport FC spokesperson said: “What a fantastic effort, Harry and Leighton take a bow!
“The final figure raised by the boys from their 50 laps of the ground on their bikes was £2,585 which easily surpassed all expectations and targets.
“It was a very wet day but the lads kept going to the end.
If you haven’t seen the video from the day yet you can view it below.
“It was a special day and we were particularly delighted to welcome George Bromilow’s wife to the ground for the first time in 50 years. The awful weather made it difficult to get as much filming done as we had hoped and finding shelter was the order of the day.
“Discussions are ongoing between the club and the family as to the best way to use the funds raised.”
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