Football fanatic: Rhys Jones, 11, who was shot dead
aged 11 after being caught up in gang violence as he walked home from
football practice in 2007
The football team of murdered Rhys Jones has been forced to disband after opponents threatened to shoot his old team mates.
Steve Geoghegan, coach of Fir Tree FC in Liverpool, stepped down as manager of the team after becoming disgusted with on-pitch aggression and violence.
Mr Geoghegan, 54, who is a close friend of Rhys's parents Stephen and Melanie Jones, revealed his horror after an opponent threatened to shoot his players during a match.
Mr Jones, 49, described the comments on the pitch as 'appalling' and has supported the coach's decision to step down from his role.
