There was more than just an Edinburgh derby being played on Sunday as Musselburgh Windsor FC hosted their annual Kenny Ritchie Festival of Football at Pinkie Playing Fields.

Each of the 11 small-sided pitches was named after a famous stadium, including one for the Gorgie contingent.

About 750 youngsters, between the ages of six and 11, took part in the event, which kicked-off with president Scott Robertson announcing a pair of new deals for the club.

He told them of the recent partnership with sportswear giants Nike, and announced that the club is to launch a goalkeeping academy, while also thanking tournament sponsors Specsavers.

More than 2,000 people were in attendance and one of them, Councillor Tim Day, cabinet member for community wellbeing at East Lothian Council, was impressed by the turnout.

He said: “I simply had no idea how big this event was, it’s truly great to see so many youngsters and people here today.” The players contributed to the event with some marvellous games of football, including a wonder-goal from 10-year-old Lewis Robertson.

He tried his luck straight from kick-off, and the shot sailed over the head of the Leith Athletic goalkeeper.

Youth Football Scotland founder Robbie Forsyth was on hand to capture the goal on camera and since uploading the clip nearly 300 people have viewed the youngster’s wonder strike.

As each age group festival drew to a close the teams assembled in front of the stage and were called up to receive their participation medal from Councillor Day.

The club also remembered former player and coach Malcolm Coyle, who sadly lost his brave battle against cancer at the age of 30 several years ago, by awarding a salver to the team of the tournament. The award is giving to the side which has demonstrated fair play and good sportsmanship.

This year the award was presented by Malcolm’s mother, Jeanette Coyle, to Lochend YFC.

As the afternoon teams gathered to collect their medals, Craig Ritchie, nephew of club legend Kenny, was introduced to the crowd and was visibily delighted to hand over the medals to the youngsters who took part.

Equally as delighted was festival co-ordinator and Musselburgh Windsor vice-president, Dougie Hall.

He said: “Everything went to plan and we are very pleased.

“It was one of the biggest tournaments we have run and the feedback has been very positive.” With the event drawing to a close, the first spots of rain began to fall, giving the scores of fans and parents in attendance at Pinkie Playing Fields time to find shelter before the deluge.