Skem Men-aces have had a very busy week taking part in two matches in two days.

First up saw the lads take a short ride to St Helens to play a newly formed team called CDP Tigers.

The team received a warm welcome and this helped to relax them all but the edginess showed on the lads’ faces as they were eager to play.

Both teams played some entertaining football, the creativity that they showed made some quality goals, with the game ending 6-6.

A penalty shoot out was required to split the teams and there could only be one winner - the Men-aces were victorious.

The next day was a finger biting, butterfly dancing experience not to be missed as the Men-aces were up against their arch rival AFC Masters of Bolton.

Over the past five years these two teams have fought some belting games which provides a testimonial of the true sportsmanship, friendship but most of all the passion and love for this beautiful game.

It comes out with every kick, tackle, save, no hold barred.

This was game which saw the Masters go two goals up but this didn’t dent the pride of the Men-aces.

They held it together, stepped up a gear and managed to equalise with two quick goals in succession - game on.

Both teams battled hard but it was the Men-aces that held it together.

Pride was at stake, honour and respect and with a big turn around the Men-aces kept the pace up which saw a further two goals, to give the Men-aces victory.

Firm handshakes and hugs were in abundance with complements from the Masters that they couldn’t have been beaten by a more deserving team than the Men-aces.