Brighton and Hove Albion are to form a girls' team for youngsters with disabilities.

They have linked up with the Active Sports Initiative, a government-run body promoting grassroots football.

Teresa Sanders, the Albion disabled football officer, said: "It's something we are very keen on.

"Some girls feel more comfortable playing football without boys around and this, of course, will allow them to do it.

"Girls football is a fast-growing sport and is a natural progression from what we already do with the Seagulls Specials.

Any girl who wants to be a part of the set-up should phone 01273 648171 for details.

They train the Portslade Leisure Centre every Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Seagull Specials have found a kit sponsor.

They will receive 80 free kits from the anonymous donor. The youngsters will also receive an Albion training kit.

Teresa said: "It will mean the kids will wear the same shirt as Bobby Zamora every time they play or train.

"The kids are seriously committed to their football and this will give them a boost.

"They will be proud to go out against the likes of Chelsea and Wimbledon wearing the kit."

The Specials have also found a home for their trophies after Portslade Community Centre donated a cabinet.

Teresa added: "The cabinet is packed out already because the Specials have won about 12 trophies.

"It is great for the kids to have somewhere they can go to look at the trophies.

"Before the prizes were in my office. They train regularly at the Centre so it is ideal to have the trophy cabinet there.

"We are grateful to the Centre for their support. They've gone to a lot of trouble."