FOR any footballer, there's no greater feeling than scoring a goal - be it a tap-in, a penalty or a thunderbolt from distance.

In the case of Chris Blackman, he should be used to it by now.

The 33-year-old electrician from Sittingbourne, who plays for Rams Inn in the Red Triangle Five-a-Side League on Thursday nights, recently netted his 500th goal in his 10th year for the team.

He has been presented with a special award. Blackman reached the milestone in his 309th league and cup game - a 3-2 victory over Vincents in Division 2 - although team manager Dave Jollis hopes there are more goals to come for the side.

He said: “It’s always a nice feeling to score one goal so to get 500 is a great achievement. Hopefully he'll net a few more for us in the years to come.”