Premier League trophy brought to Brighton for anniversary celebrations
The famous trophy was brought to the Amex last Tuesday (August 30) as part of a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Premier League.
Participants in our disability football programme (which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary) were given the chance to see the trophy in the flesh and pose for a photo.
Former Albion stars Guy Butters, Andrew Crofts, and Gary Dicker also gave the participants an exclusive tour of the stadium.
The trophy was also taken to an AITC summer camp at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton.
Dozens of children at Dorothy Stringer got the chance to see the trophy up close, and also had a question and answer section where they learned facts about the trophy.
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Martin Perry, was also at the Amex and presented the Premier League Community Captain award to Dan Coppard.
Dan, a member of Brighton & Hove Albion Amputee FC, is also a community coach for AITC at our disability football sessions.
The award was presented to him in recognition of his outstanding commitment to Albion in the Community.
Dan said: “I started off as a player eight years ago, then to have the opportunity to become a coach with AITC and to get to where I am now it’s been absolutely amazing.”
Paul Brackley, Disability Manager at AITC, said: “We’re very, very excited to have the Premier League trophy here.
“It’s great for the players, and it’s great for us as well. It’s a big buzz.
“It’s the first time the trophy has come down for a visit which is great, and who knows, maybe we’ll have it for ourselves next year!”
Find out more about our disability football programme: https://bhafcfoundation.org.uk/football-participation/disability-football/