Matt Murray at TCAT pitch launch

Former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray and AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton helped a Telford college officially open its state-of-the-art synthetic-surface football pitch.

The 3G pitch at Telford College of Arts and Technology will also allow rugby to be played all year round thanks to a six-figure cash injection from the Football Foundation.

Click on the image to the right to see the photo gallery

Matt Murray cut the ribbon at the event before going on to take a goal keeping clinic with some of the students.

Colin Walker, assistant principal at TCAT, said: "The new facility is already attracting national attention, with a number of governing bodies already booked in to stage high profile events.

"This together with confirmation that AFC Telford have secured their conference status for next season augers well for the future of football in and around Telford."

The £200,000 grant from the Football Foundation means the revolutionary pitch is available for community use and has already been supported by AFC Telford, and local clubs Wrekin Juniors and Admaston Juniors.

Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards was also in attendance to make presentations to players in a five-a-side event that opened the pitch.

Paul Thorogood, chief executive of the Football Foundation, said: "This funding is excellent news for the Telford area.

"Telford College of Arts and Technology and the County FA deserve credit for their hard work in making this happen."