Memorial Match for Local Footballer - Ipswich Town News
Local side Trojans FC are holding a memorial match for Jamie Perry this Sunday at Town’s training ground in Playford Road (KO 3pm). Jamie, 28, tragically died during a game a few weeks ago.
There will be a raffle at the game to raise funds for Jamie’s young family with prizes including two box tickets to Chelsea v Stoke, a family stadium tour of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, a signed Ipswich shirt, a ball from the Carling Cup final signed by the Aston Villa team, a signed Essex one-day cricket shirt plus lots of local restaurant vouchers and more.
Anyone wanting to buy raffle tickets should contact calum.barker@googlemail.com.
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