PLAYERS and staff at Salisbury FC spread Christmas cheer at Salisbury District Hospital's Sarum Ward.

Players Justin Bennett, Charlie Blake, skipper Kane O'Keefe, Chris Onoufriou, Eddie Perrett and Sam Roberts were joined by kit man Mickey Western and press officer Thom Belk to hand out gifts, donated by supporters, to children.

The children of all ages, ranging from young babies to teenagers, will be spending Christmas at the Odstock hospital.

A club spokesman said: "The visit was a massive success with children, parents and staff alike.

"We’d like to thank all the fans who were kind enough to donate gifts, it really was a pleasure seeing the reaction to the children on receiving their gifts. "Before we had even left, the kids were kicking their signed miniature football around the corridors of the ward."