A STRING of defeats didn't dampen the spirits of Droitwich Spa Veterans FC, when they embarked on a tour of Italy.

The Vets flew out to Italy last month and played in a four team tournament against local opposition.

They fielded two teams, with each side playing twice, but they suffered defeats in all of their matches.

The A team were defeated 3-0 and 5-2 by Belgramo XI and Raggio respectively and the B team were defeated 4-2 and 3-0 by the same teams.

The Vets are already planning next year's tour, with Poland a likely destination.