In March 2008, Icarus FC played in the Stephen Benjamin tournament at Mitcham, Surrey. The tournament was organised to celebrate the life of Stephen Benjamin who sadly died earlier this season while playing for Old Westminster Citizens football club.

The competition consisted of 8 teams playing in 2 groups with the the top 2 teams from each group going into the Semi-Finals. The tournament was eventually won by Champions 06/07, who were the Old Westminster Citizens team Steve Benjamin played in last season that won the league - all agreed that it was fitting that Stephen's team came out on top on the day.

Icarus won the first game 3-0 thanks to goals from Pete Beer (2) and Lee Hodgkinson. Game 2 was a scrappy affair which was drawn 1-1, Daz Coleman with a superb equalising header. The final group game was a straightforward 2-1 victory, Hodgkinson with both the goals.

The Semi-Final was probably the best performance of the day, a convincing 3-0 win, with Hodgkinson again scoring 2 and Si Hays adding the 3rd. Unfortunately in the terrible wind and sleet Icarus failed to score in the Final and lost 1-0 to the hosts Westminster Citizens.

It was an excellent day and Icarus were proud to be associated with a fantastic and well organised event. The Club is looking forward to playing in next season's Tournament.

All the results can be found by clicking HERE. Below is the story of the day: