CHILDREN who take advantage of a half-term football course could find themselves kicking a ball at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

Youngsters who sign up for training courses organised by Middlesbrough Football in the Community will get to take part in a keep-up competition.

The winners of each session will get to show off their skills during the half-time entertainment at Boro's home match against Liverpool on Saturday, November 9.

The courses are at: Hambleton Leisure Centre, Northallerton; Stokesley Leisure Centre; West Redcar Community School; Bannatyne's Health Club, Ingleby Barwick; and Eston Community Centre from today until Friday.

Others take place at Laurence Jackson School, Guisborough, from today to Wednesday; at Thirsk School today and tomorrow, while a goalkeepers' course will be held at Eston Community Centre from Wednesday until Friday.

To find out prices, or to book a place, call (01642) 282128.