This is a copy article from a local Huddersfield newspaper, sent in by the parents of young Josh:

A Golcar footballer can go for goal thanks to a £400 donation.

Josh Kilburn received the grant to help him fulfil his abition of playing football.Josh,15, currently plays at the Halifax Town AFC school of excellence and the money will help kit him out for the next season.

The money came from the Dickie Bird Foundation, a charity set up by the legendary cricket umpire to help sporting youngsters.

Proud mum Gillian Kilburn said: "It’s brilliant he’s got this grant because its quite expensive to get him the boots and the kit. "He’s been playing football since he was about six and he justs loves all sports including cricket."I hope he’s got a future playing football, it’s something he enjoys".

Josh, a year 11 pupil at Colne Valley High School, is spending his summer holidays assisting an electrician. A profession he is keen to learn more about.

Cricketer Dickie Bird said:"I am delighted to help Josh and look forward to following his progress. " I can remember all too vividly from my humble beginnings just how difficult it was to afford things like football boots and cricket boots-they were considered luxuries.

"Many of today’s generation of youngsters are, I believe, missing out on sporting opportunities because they cannot afford the costs."