Youngsters have a Field day

3:26pm Monday 12th May 2008

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Who says you win nothing with kids?

Certainly not Field AFC, who have made a mockery of Alan Hansen's famous words by mopping up four trophies with three teams this season.

The Lidget Green-based club, who reformed in 2005 after a four-year absence, picked up silverware at first team, reserve and under-19 level.

And ecstatic reserve-team boss Les Cooper, who has been involved with Field for more than a quarter of a century, put their incredible success down to the number of young players.

"Last summer we decided to go more with youth where possible," he said.

"The bulk of them have come through from the under-16s which was also run by the first-team manager.

"Of the 14 players we had on Saturday, only two didn't qualify for the under-19 alliance side.

"And seven are under-17s who played for Bradford and district and won their cup two weeks ago.

"In all my time with the club I've never known a season like it. We've won two trophies in a season before but nothing like this. It's unprecedented.