Deaf youngsters triumph in national football cup
The father of two deaf boys who helped their football team to a national title has told how the sport has been a huge boost to their confidence.
Samuel and Joel Ash were part of a Derby team which beat the likes of Manchester United and Everton to win the national title at a tournament held in Pride Park.
Proud dad Robin Ash, 35, of Carnaby Close, Mackworth, who is also deaf, was among spectators cheering his boys on. He said: "I'm proud to see my boys and their team winning the cup for Derby. We moved to Derby in 2007 from London for their deaf schooling and they've fitted in brilliantly. But joining clubs like the football has given them loads of friends and more confidence."
He said Samuel and Joel were quite reserved when it came to joining in with teams and had few opportunities to develop until they started playing for the Royal School for the Deaf.
Read more in the Derbyshire Evening Telegraph.
