Search on for oldest team

The search is on in Shropshire to find the region's oldest Sunday league or local football team.

The county team with the oldest combined age of eleven players will win a new kit as part of a national campaign to celebrate successful senior citizens.

The search has been launched by the over-60s energy scheme StayWarm from Powergen, which is part of E.ON - sponsors of the FA Cup.

Jean Webb, marketing manager for StayWarm, said: "E.ON is known for its sponsorship of the FA Cup but, through StayWarm, we want to reach out to the Sunday leaguers and older players who have probably been competing in local derbies for decades.

"At the same time we want to spread the word about StayWarm, which is the only fixed price energy scheme solely for the over-60s."

The winning team in Shropshire will be awarded a new StayWarm sponsored kit, made up in its team colours, while the oldest overall team in the UK will win tickets to see their favourite club compete in this year's FA Cup.

"Entry is simple - if you think your local football team might be the oldest, add up the ages of your first eleven and call us on 0800 068 7302 with the details," added Jean.

"Imagine a celebrity 'dream team' of Peter Shilton, 58, Jack Charlton, 72, Jimmy Armfield, 72, Stuart Pearce, 45, Kevin Keegan, 56, Bobby Charlton, 69, Tom Finney, 85, Chris Waddle, 46, Paul Gascoigne, 40, Jimmy Greaves, 67, Geoff Hurst, 65 - their combined ages would add up to 675.

"Can your Sunday league team do better?"

People interested in finding out more about StayWarm from Powergen can call free on 0800 068 7302.