INVERCLYDE'S youngest football coach is now a national grassroots goal-den boy - thanks to an unprecedented flood of nominations to Hampden bosses.

Port Glasgow Juniors Community star Morgan Sorrell devotes his own time to help youngsters play the beautiful game.

The high school pupil came through the ranks of the club himself and is determined to give something back.

In a special virtual ceremony the teenager was crowned the winner of the SFA Grassroots Young Volunteer award for the West of Scotland Region.

The prize was presented in recognition of his dedication and community spirit.

Morgan, 16, from Port Glasgow, said: "I just want to give other kids the chances I had.

"I love playing football, I still play for the 2003s side and I love coaching the younger ones as well - it is a great club.

"I was shocked to get the award and I would like to thank everyone who nominated me."

On the night former Greenock's Corrie Campbell, who is club development manager for the Scottish FA West Region, paid tribute to Morgan and his commitment to the game.

She told those watching that he had set a new record for the most nominations, as his community club put its support behind him.

As well as helping coach Joe Gault run the Port Glasgow Juniors Community 2009 side, Morgan also helps the nursery aged kids soccer school.

Port Glasgow Juniors Community Club gives around 300 youngsters the chance to play football and has a network of 19 teams.

Port High pupil Morgan is back at school for sixth year, with his sights set on a career in sport.

Earlier this year the Tele reported how the kind-hearted youngster had moved in with his gran during lockdown to care for her.

His mum Kirsty, who is chair of the community club, said: "We are so proud of Morgan.

"He is very modest and doesn't want the recognition, but he deserves it.

"He works so hard."