At the time of setting up the tournament, news filtered through to the Committee that one of its former members and player, Eddie Gregg, had tragically passed away from Leukaemia at the tender age of only 24.  Eddie was a former first team player during the 90’s, but moreover was a top lad who was liked fondly by everyone he came into contact with. He spent four excellent years at the University and via testimonials from his close friends, former team mates and his family it is clearly felt that he had some of the most enjoyable years of his life at the University, particularly whilst in and around the football club.

With this in mind it felt fitting that the tournament should be held, not only as a get together for the Alumni members, but in memory of Eddie; the two seem to go hand-in-hand as Ed would have loved to have been part of this amongst his mates, playing football and having a beer.

Each year the tournament helps to raise money for two charities, one of which is the Willow Foundation which is closely linked to the Alumni via the Charity's founder Bob Wilson (ex Arsenal GK), who was a former student at Loughborough back in the 60's. For more details of the excellent work that the Willow Foundation does please click on the link: http://willowfoundation.org.uk

The tournament involves current students, recent graduates and graduates from as far back as the 1980’s creating teams and battling out for the coveted title presented by Eddie’s father, Alan.  It has grown year-on-year to over 20 teams with some great (and terrible!) football being played – the common theme being that when you come along once, you come back every year as it is such a good laugh especially in the bars afterwards!

Roll of honour - Former Winners:

2001: SOLID (Vilo, Jonny Eldo, Nick Irwin Adam Wiggley, Rob Rhino Bullivant)
2002: THE ROYAL FRESHMEN (Daryl Selby & Abi etc.)
2003: HO VISTOMARADONA (Chiche, Rick Lee, Luke Hampton, Simon 'the camel' Tucker, John Turner, Mick Lyons, Andrew Pazzarella, Matty Negus)
2004: SHIFTING WEIGHT (John Urwin Steve Brockley, Flex, Neil O'Brien, Pete, Abi, Daryl Selby)
2005: SHIFTING WEIGHT (Flex, Steve Brockley, Chris Benn, Shaun Francis, Neil O'Brien, Dave Buck)
2006: FLAGPOLE FC
2007: SHIFTING WEIGHT (Chris ‘flex’ Hewitt, Steve Brockley, Karl Brennan, Ben McGuiness, Daryl Selby, Nathan Winder)

The tournament is held in either of the first two weekends in June at Loughborough University and is open to absolutely everyone – current students and those from yesteryear. 

If you are interested in getting a team together and entering, then please drop an email to alumni@lsafc.com