On Tuesday 2^nd October, the PE department staff accompanied several Braidhurst pupils from S1-S6 on a trip that would please any football fanatic.  The pupils were treated to a tour of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium where they were able to see such facilities as the stadium’s state of the art press room and the ultra-modern dressing room which is home to many multi-million-pound players.  Their trip to the stadium of the English Champions also featured an educational sports science presentation and the opportunity to shop in the club’s megastore.  One pupil enjoyed the trip so much, he changed his allegiance from the red side of the city, to the blue!  Speaking of the other side of the city, that was the tour’s next destination as the day was rounded off with a short journey to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United take on Valencia in the Champions League.  Unfortunately for all involved, the match ended in a 0-0.  Overall, a great day for the pupils and staff and one which they will remember for a long time.