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Five-a-side team leaves London public bemused with victory bus parade through city
London tourists couldn't believe what they were seeing as a five-a-side team rolled past the capital's greatest landmarks on an open-top bus after winning a Ladbrokes tournament
An amateur five-a-side team have done something Arsenal couldn't last season - take part in an open-top bus parade around London after winning a trophy.
While Mikel Arteta's side fell short in their quest for a first Premier League title since 2003, Slough Scorpionz beat all before them to become the inaugural Ladbrokes Players Cup champions. Scorpionz pocketed a record-breaking £20,000 between them for winning the nationwide tournament and duly celebrated in style on the streets of the capital.
The amateur side went all out with an open-top bus parade through London, passing by iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. With their trophy fully on display and a party atmosphere in full swing on board the bus, the team were cheered along the route by thousands of onlookers who probably couldn't understand what they were seeing.
Equipped with flags, scarves and bottles of Prosecco, Scorpionz certainly made their presence felt, just as they had done on the five-a-side pitch.
They won the Ladbrokes Players Cup after coming through a 16-team strong field of regional champions from Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester, eventually defeating Barrowfield Bruisers in the final.
Scorpionz then went on to take part in a 'Boss Level' game for the chance to win an extra £8,000 (£500 for every team). The amateur side faced a team made up of former Invincibles - Lauren and Jérémie Aliadière - two-time Premier League winner William Gallas, and former Premier League players Paddy Kenny and Clinton Morrison.
It finished 6-3 to Scorpionz, with Soccer Saturday favourite Clinton Morrison sensationally sent to the sin-bin for a 'headbutt' on the referee.
Slough Scorpionz club captain Hasan Hussain said: "The whole tournament has been a surreal experience for the entire team, from playing and beating Premier League legends to having people in the streets of London congratulate us and cheer us on. It’s one of the best we’ve ever played in, and now it’s time for us to retain our title as the Ladbrokes Players Cup Champions for 2024!"
A Ladbrokes spokesperson said: "Move over Jack Grealish... Slough Scorpionz are in town! We thought a high-quality tournament deserved a high-quality celebration, and after proving they can mix it with the best with a convincing win against a handful of Invincibles, Premier League legends and freestyle stars, it was only right for the team to be treated like true champions."
TheLadbrokes Players Cupwill be returning for 2024, providing an opportunity for five-a-side teams across the UK to be crowned the best in the country and win a huge prize jackpot. Details on how to enter the tournament will be published closer to the time.
Daily Star Sunday
London tourists couldn't believe what they were seeing as a five-a-side team rolled past the capital's greatest landmarks on an open-top bus after winning a Ladbrokes tournament
An amateur five-a-side team have done something Arsenal couldn't last season - take part in an open-top bus parade around London after winning a trophy.
While Mikel Arteta's side fell short in their quest for a first Premier League title since 2003, Slough Scorpionz beat all before them to become the inaugural Ladbrokes Players Cup champions. Scorpionz pocketed a record-breaking £20,000 between them for winning the nationwide tournament and duly celebrated in style on the streets of the capital.
The amateur side went all out with an open-top bus parade through London, passing by iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. With their trophy fully on display and a party atmosphere in full swing on board the bus, the team were cheered along the route by thousands of onlookers who probably couldn't understand what they were seeing.
Equipped with flags, scarves and bottles of Prosecco, Scorpionz certainly made their presence felt, just as they had done on the five-a-side pitch.
They won the Ladbrokes Players Cup after coming through a 16-team strong field of regional champions from Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester, eventually defeating Barrowfield Bruisers in the final.
Scorpionz then went on to take part in a 'Boss Level' game for the chance to win an extra £8,000 (£500 for every team). The amateur side faced a team made up of former Invincibles - Lauren and Jérémie Aliadière - two-time Premier League winner William Gallas, and former Premier League players Paddy Kenny and Clinton Morrison.
It finished 6-3 to Scorpionz, with Soccer Saturday favourite Clinton Morrison sensationally sent to the sin-bin for a 'headbutt' on the referee.
Slough Scorpionz club captain Hasan Hussain said: "The whole tournament has been a surreal experience for the entire team, from playing and beating Premier League legends to having people in the streets of London congratulate us and cheer us on. It’s one of the best we’ve ever played in, and now it’s time for us to retain our title as the Ladbrokes Players Cup Champions for 2024!"
A Ladbrokes spokesperson said: "Move over Jack Grealish... Slough Scorpionz are in town! We thought a high-quality tournament deserved a high-quality celebration, and after proving they can mix it with the best with a convincing win against a handful of Invincibles, Premier League legends and freestyle stars, it was only right for the team to be treated like true champions."
TheLadbrokes Players Cupwill be returning for 2024, providing an opportunity for five-a-side teams across the UK to be crowned the best in the country and win a huge prize jackpot. Details on how to enter the tournament will be published closer to the time.
Daily Star Sunday