Town fan and well-known local footballer Jerry Thorpe is raising funds for MND charities and seeking to raise awareness about the disease with which he was diagnosed in October 2019.

Jerry will be a familiar face to many Town supporters from following the Blues up and down the country for many years - as well as fans of his other club Tottenham Hotspur - and for a number of seasons a clip of him in the stands at the 1978 FA Cup final featured on Match of the Day’s opening titles.

The 60-year-old is aiming to raise funds for two causes related to MND (Motor Neurone Disease), which has been linked to contact sports.

“The funds will be split between MND Research and to the local MND Suffolk Group, the people who support me,” he said.

“There will be a series of events and initiatives and we are aiming big. I don’t do anything by halves, I’d like to smash £20,000!”

Jerry, who played as a centre-forward for Bury Town, alongside future Town midfielder Simon Milton, Clacton Town, Ipswich Wanderers, Witham Town and Whitton United, and managed Ransomes, Framlingham Town and Coplestonians, has a website where donations can be made, events will be publicised and where he can be contacted.

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Bert added 17:44 - Feb 4 I don't know Jeremy but this is a great cause. MND is a horrible disease needing research to halt or cure it.
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therein61 added 18:21 - Feb 4 MND needs all the donations it can get i wish you well in your brave fight and cause and will be on your website to donate.
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BrandestonBlue added 19:45 - Feb 4 Bert - That's a different Thorpe altogether Jerry is a top man and deserves all our support !
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Geddis78 added 20:58 - Feb 4 I had the misfortune of playing against Jerry and latterly the pleasure of both playing with and for him at the end of his playing days. A true warrior on the pitch but a gentleman off it. I wish him all the best with his health and fun raising.
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