CATHOLIC United Minors will be holding open football trials for boys and girls currently in school year four.

They will take place at their Bridgewater Drive training ground on Saturdays May 3 and 10 from 10.30am.

They are currently running four teams in the South East Essex Primary Mini Soccer League for this age group.

Catholic, as one of the largest junior football clubs in the district, are very committed to encouraging children of all abilities to play the game.

Further details are available on www.catholicunitedfc.co.uk >LATE goals from Joe Beard and Aston Kirby were not enough to stop Southend's Catholic United Minors A being beaten 3-2 by Boca Juniors in the final of the Essex under-12s cup at Stanway Rovers.