The formation of a new American Football club came to fruition earlier this year and is the brain-child of experienced player/coach Andy Mountain, a teacher at Harrow Way School in Andover.

He was joined by a group of more than a dozen players of all ages, shapes, sizes and experiences keen to take up the sport.

Through those bleak wintry days, players came and went as those loyal to the cause drummed up support from close friends and work colleagues and the squad increased in size and stature.

With such a complex sport it was important that everyone began on an even keel, and so coaching began to educate the players in the basics of the game.

Full story and picture in Friday's Andover Advertiser