A Match for Martin 2011 (Martin Cranmer)

[Badgershrimp]

Just a short message to let everyone know this years "A Match for Martin" will take place on Sunday 9th October at Burroughs Park, home of Great Wakering Rovers FC.
Southend United supporter Martin Cranmer passed away in August 2010 just 40 years old. Several events in his memeory(including football match and a ball) have already raised in the region of £6000 for various charities.
The match will once again be contested between the Southend United Guests & Legends and Martin's XI, with any money raised being donated to the youth teams at Southend United and Great Wakering Rovers (supporting the future of football at two of our local clubs). Admission has been set at Adults £3 OAP and Under 16's £1.
Former Shrimpers who have confirmed their support include David Crown, Bill Garner, Tony Hadley, Jon O'Brien and Dave Cusack. I will update people who's playing as the match draws closer.
On behalf of Martin's widow Zoe, may I thank everyone for their help and support with staging this football match - Brian.

 

[TrueBlue]

Roll up people a rare chance to see me play!!!

 

[Badger74]

Love to have 10 mins

 

[Jack The Flag]

Chance to see myself play aswell:)

 

[bucket&spade.f.c]

Come along to this fantastic event, I was lucky enough to get to play the first half of the game for the legend before being subbed to let the "legend" to play.

Martin was a lovely guy and followed the Blues just as you all do and by being part of this day if its playing,watching or just donating money will help keep the memory of Martin live on.

I am sure a number of the first team players will attend this great match so give you a chance to have a little one on one time with them.

You will not have a bigger laugh at a football match watching Myself,Scott Peters, Jack read, Brain,Trevor Bashford and many more famous SUFC supporters.

 

[Badgershrimp]

I spoke to Zoe last night, she informed me that last seasons match raised £1100 for Little havens and the Ball raise £4500 for Kingsdown school. Be great if we could do well again - cheers for supporting us.

 

[jamesmut2000]

Just a shameless bump for this. If you want a good laugh there's a rumour that even I will be putting some boots on for the day!!

 

[OldBlueLady]

Just a shameless bump for this. If you want a good laugh there's a rumour that even I will be putting some boots on for the day!!

This I have GOT to see!!!

 

[jamesmut2000]

This I have GOT to see!!!

I know you only want to see me do some lunges while warming up!!!!!

 

[GNH]

What time is this happening?

 

[jamesmut2000]

What time is this happening?

It's a 2:30 kick off I think. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102458126528233

 

[OldBlueLady]

I know you only want to see me do some lunges while warming up!!!!!

Err...I think you'll find that's Zoe and Rachel with Blair's lunges!

 

[Jack The Flag]

BUMP! This is getting low down on the zone, so here it is again!

 

[Badger74]

Getting this back on the front page

 

[Badgershrimp]

Thanks guys, hope we get a good turn out to remember Martin.

 

[Badger74]

Brian,
what a great job you have done on this again, just seen the facebook page
Came LY and it was a great day.
If you need any more players I am more than willing to play at the ripe old age of 37!!!
Wardy

 

[Badger74]

Need as many people over there tomorrow guys and girls.

 

[Cricko]

Badger74
If you need any more players I am more than willing to play at the ripe old age of 57 !!!
Wardy

To be honest you look a lot older than that.

 

[Badger74]

Cant believe you have changed my age, i would still be younger than u

 

[Badgershrimp]

Put your boots in Badger74, you never know! I understand one or two of the Southend Old boys are stuggling after playing in the match for James on Wednesday night. I hope we get a good turn out of players and I hope we get a big crowd but most of all I hope we do Martin proud. Thanks everyone for your support - Brian