A football tournament organised in the memory of a 29-year-old man who died suddenly of a heart attack this year raised £725. 

The Steve Tanner Shield was played as a six-a-side tournament with 16 teams competing at Folkestone Sports Centre on Sunday.  Proceeds will go to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Mr Tanner worked at the sports centre for many years alongside his friend Tom Weeks, the sports hall supervisor who organised the tournament.  Mr Weeks said: “His death was totally unexpected.  It is a very sad loss and he is sorely missed. 

"Steve played tournaments up here and he loved football, so this is a fitting way to remember him. 

“The day went absolutely brilliantly and I would like to say a big thank you to all the teams for raising the money, the sponsors Landau Ski and Sports and to everyone who helped on the day.” 

The Cowboys, a team that had not played together before, won in the final of what is planned to be an annual event.