The Under-18 Championship had a special poignancy this year when Michelle and Alan Walton, the parents of the late Chris Walton, presented Luke Benn with the trophy.
They got a good draw at Tottenham but when they won 3-2 at Blackpool they were fortunate when Rafael brought Luke Varney down in the penalty area with the score 2-0 but referee Peter Walton did not give the spot kick.