Town fans have a chance to see the Ipswich Town Legends and the potential Blues stars of the future at a charity event at Bury Town’s Ram Meadow this afternoon.
The Ipswich Town Legends will be returning to Bury for a third year to play against Forget-Me-Not FC, a team made of football fans.
Matt Holland, Kieron Dyer, John Wark, Titus Bramble, Darren Currie and James Scowcroft are scheduled to be among the star attractions for the Legends, who will also have two fans in their squad, while the fans team is set to be managed by Terry Butcher.
"Before the 3pm kick-off, Ipswich Town U15s will be playing their Bury Town counterparts at 12.30pm with gates opening at midday and discounted tickets for those who buy before the big game.
"The event has already raised close to £4,000 for the ITFC Academy and the Forget-Me-Not Dementia Campaign, run by West Suffolk Hospital Charity.
"Dave Gooderham, communications manager at the charity, said: "The Legends game has become a popular event in the local football and charity calendar and we are indebted to Simon Milton and his fellow ex-pros for their continued support.
""With the line-up of Legends on show, it promises to be another great day with supporters getting the chance to have photos and autographs with all their favourites.
""And with the added opportunity of seeing the stars of tomorrow, we are hopeful that this year will be the best Legends charity event yet.”
"An auction offering fans the chance to bid on an unforgettable Ipswich Town matchday experience and also the opportunity to the Blues from their very own executive box has also begun, via the charity’s eBay site. For more information on the auction, visit www.wsh.nhs.uk/Charity.
Tickets - £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for a family ticket (two adults and two children) - are available on the door with the gates at Ram Meadow opening at noon.
For more information on the Legends game, contact the Hospital Charity’s fundraising team on 01284 712952 or fundraising@wsh.nhs.uk.