Saltash Legends Christmas Eve Charity Match

[Julian.Chenery]

Saltmill Football pitch in Saltash is the place to be at 11am on Christmas Eve this year as 2 teams packed full of “Saltash Legends” lock horns again in the annual “Saltash Legends Charity Football match”.

 

The current champions, the Under 28’s will again be managed by Callington Town Goalkeeper Sam Borthwick and Saltash United 3rds stalwart, Adam Stiff.  The opposition, the Overs will be managed once more by highly experienced Will Swales and assisted by former St Stephens Borough hot shot, Stuart Fort.

 

 

The game kicks off at 11am and a suggested donation of £1 or an item of sports kit will be enough to gain you entry to this year’s special event which, this year, has an exciting and poignant addition.

 

Earlier this year Alfie Hopes, 6 and his mum Laura were tragically killed in an accident near Landrake.  Alfie was a player for Saltash United Juniors Under 6 side, amongst the coaches were his Dad, Lee Hopes and Sam Borthwick.  So this year, there will be a very special “Alfie and Laura Hopes Memorial” game to be held at half time of the main game.  The players of the current Saltash United Juniors under 6’s and 7’s will take to the field to showcase their talent in an eagerly anticipated twist.  As always, there will be a raffle with some great prizes up for grabs including Arsenal signed memorabilia.  Tickets will be available from both managers before the day and also at the gate on the day. £1 per strip. There will also be refreshments available to purchase on the day.

 

All money raised this year will be split 50/50, with 50% going to the usual Kits4Causes Charity, along with any kit donated and the other 50% will be donated to a charity selected by Lee Hopes and his son Tommy.

 

This year’s whole event is gratefully sponsored by B&G Haulage.  The main game is sponsored by Saltash Tyre Recycling Ltd.  The Memorial game is sponsored by S W Flooring. Finally the Man of the Match Trophy, which will be named the “Alfie Hopes Trophy” is sponsored by Gareth’s Barbers Saltash.

 

It would be great to see as many there as possible. If you cannot make the game please feel free to join us in Saltash Social Club, Fore Street, Saltash (“the Workies”) where there will be other money raising activities.