Well, as @Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset is at Gatwick airport atm, on his way to a lovely holiday in the sun, I thought I would post up a bit of info from yesterday.
We were chuffed to bits with the attendance, and, as with our James Walker match last year, our legends did not let us down, and turned up in their droves.
I think the Carli Lansley team thought they were in for a real drubbing early on, with the Legends dominant in the opening 20 minutes. However, an injury to our only GK in attendance, Simon Royce, meant one of our auction winners going in goal for the 2nd half, and defence kind of struggled a bit.
A hat-trick from Lee Barnard (such a lovely guy), and others chipping in meant the Legends ran out 8-6 winners.
Micky and his lovely wife, Tracey, got a bit emotional and we were all delighted that Glenn Hoddle actually found time in his busy schedule to come along and support the event, spending ages signing autographs and having photos. He was joined by Micky Hazard, Martin Robinson, Tony Galvin, Gary Bacon, and of course, our own Spud, from Spurs. Glenn and Spud were even persuaded to give the Carli Lansley team their pre-match team talk!
The photos of the event are posted up on SUEPA's Facebook page, but here are one or two for you.
Thank you to everyone who came along, and particularly those volunteers on the day for their hard work. Massive thanks to all at Bowers & Pitsea, who were fantastic hosts again, just shows what you can do at a club with some decent facilities. Also thank you to Dave Shields, Nashy, Lisa and @D1versity for their work on photos and videos; to Amy for providing physio support; to Micky G for his sterling work on the mike; to our ball boys from Southend Manor; to our four match officials; to all our sponsors and, of course, to all who played.
We were chuffed to bits with the attendance, and, as with our James Walker match last year, our legends did not let us down, and turned up in their droves.
I think the Carli Lansley team thought they were in for a real drubbing early on, with the Legends dominant in the opening 20 minutes. However, an injury to our only GK in attendance, Simon Royce, meant one of our auction winners going in goal for the 2nd half, and defence kind of struggled a bit.
A hat-trick from Lee Barnard (such a lovely guy), and others chipping in meant the Legends ran out 8-6 winners.
Micky and his lovely wife, Tracey, got a bit emotional and we were all delighted that Glenn Hoddle actually found time in his busy schedule to come along and support the event, spending ages signing autographs and having photos. He was joined by Micky Hazard, Martin Robinson, Tony Galvin, Gary Bacon, and of course, our own Spud, from Spurs. Glenn and Spud were even persuaded to give the Carli Lansley team their pre-match team talk!
The photos of the event are posted up on SUEPA's Facebook page, but here are one or two for you.
Thank you to everyone who came along, and particularly those volunteers on the day for their hard work. Massive thanks to all at Bowers & Pitsea, who were fantastic hosts again, just shows what you can do at a club with some decent facilities. Also thank you to Dave Shields, Nashy, Lisa and @D1versity for their work on photos and videos; to Amy for providing physio support; to Micky G for his sterling work on the mike; to our ball boys from Southend Manor; to our four match officials; to all our sponsors and, of course, to all who played.
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