Steel Director’s Briefing – September 2025
16th September 2025
The government’s recent decision to tighten safeguard measures was presented as a way to protect the UK’s struggling steel industry.…
The newly formed Cooper and Jackson 5-a-side team took part in the Support Stan Charity 5-a-side tournament last Saturday.
The team pictured in their new playing kit (Picture K. Edwards)
The event was organised by Goals Dudley to raise money for Cure Leukaemia. By all accounts it was an excellent day with the Cooper and Jackson side having an enjoyable first outing despite an ankle injury to captain Matt Collins. Results on the day were mixed with a record of Played 5, won 1, drawn 1, lost 3. The team had hoped for a few more wins but there was plenty to be positive about. Team member and Blanking Line Operator Steve Toogood said that it “was a great day…we will definitely look to enter more competions in the future. The tournaments eventual winners were @boingFC – Congratulations to them.