United Legends May 2012

UNITED CHARITY GAME MAY 2012

Manchester United Legends came to Daventry Town on May 20th.

In total £24,000 was raised through the gate, sponsorship etc.

The United team were FRASER DIGBY, DENNIS IRWIN, ARTHUR ALBISTON, RAY WILKINS, MIKE DUXBURY, LEE MARTIN, PETER DAVENPORT, DIENIOL GRAHAM, ANDY RITCHIE, FRANK STAPLETON and SAMMY McILROY
3 local players CRAIG BROWN, DAMION PIDGEON and MOWER DAY played as part of the team and the final score was 1-0, scored by Damion.

The crowd was 1150 and everybody enjoyed the day. The chairties supported were the 'MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION', DAVENTRY MIND, THE GARY BARTON MEMORIAL TRUST, BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, REACH FOR HEALTH, NAOMI TATE MEMORIAL FUND, TIMS CHARITY and ABBIES ARMY.

The local players that participated were Dan Carter, Michael Hundley, Alister McDermott, Chris Duff, Luke Chard, Mark Rasbuary, Phil Gardner, Gavin Hanna, Tony Mazzone, Dane Read, Nicky Day, Ray Bradstreet, Mark Ansell, Mark Reece, Lee Pochin, Mark Williams, Travis Cowgill, Alan Kightley, Brian Mudge, Peter Corney, Stevie O'Connor and Russell Berwick.

The game was in stalemate and even had local keeper Russell Berwick make a penalty save in the second half from Andy Ritchie. It was not until late on when Local player Damion Pidgeon scored what ended up being the only goal.

Mascots before the game

a great tackle from Luke Chard

second half team wait patiently

MAIN SPONSOR

HI- FORCE were the main sponsor and with that KEVIN BROWN got into the United legends team and had a great game.

LOCAL SHIRT SPONSOR

Our Thanks to Crick Design and Build for their support in sponsoring the front of the shirts.
Dane Read (not in picture) was delighted at being captain for the day for the local team.

CRICK DESIGN AND BUILD

25 YELVERTOFT ROAD
CRICK
NORTHAMPTON
ENGLAND
NN6 7TR

Andy Joseph accepting a cheque off Louise Walker for Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Phil Gardner accepting the cheque on behalf of the Manchester United Foundation from Gemma Rose and Claire Barrett of Barclays.

Lee Pochin hands over the cheque to Daventry Town FC representatives Ian and Sharon Stephenson.

Marion O'Neill proudly handing over the cheque to Wadge Grzelak of Daventry Reach for Health

Mark Williams handing over a cheque to Laura and Emily Barton (now Lewis) for the Gary Barton Memorial Trust

Laura O'Neill hands over the cheque to Pete and Paula Perry of the Naomi Tate Memorial Fund, in aid of Lupus UK.

Ray Bradstreet hands over the cheque to Mary Doyle of Daventry MIND.

Terry O'Neill representing TIMS Charity receives the cheque from Luke Chard.

LOCAL POLO SHIRT SPONSOR - NEWEY AND EYRE

Great big thanks to Dave Shackleton of NEWEY and EYRE for sponsoring the Polo Shirts for the local lads to wear on the day, plus whenever possible since. A great memento for the players and one which was helped by the sponsorship.