Blues Legends Back at Portman Road - Ipswich Town News
Various Blues legends of the past will be back in action at Portman Road on Sunday 27th May in a charity match raising funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation (KO 3pm). Mick Mills will be in charge of the Milsoms’ Maestros, a side representing the local hotel and restaurant group, as they take on the Wheeler Wine Masters, a team from The Colchester Wine Company, managed by George Burley.
The Milsoms team will feature former Blues stars Jason Cundy, Mark Venus, Russell Osman, John McGreal, Jason Dozzell, Matt Holland, James Scowcroft and James Pullen as well as staff members from Milsoms.
The Colchester Wine Company side will include John Wark, David Johnson, Fabian Wilnis, Simon Milton, Darren Currie, Neil Thompson and Brian Talbot in addition to their staff members.
Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children and are available at Le Talbooth, Milsoms and Kesgrave Hall. To book by phone call 01206 323150.
More details on the game's website here.
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