Play at Roots Hall for Charity- Football Aid

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Bid to Play at Roots Hall​

Southend United have once again joined forces with Football Aid, allowing football fans the opportunity to play on the hallowed turf of Roots Hall in2011, while raising vital funds for charity at the same time.

Football Aid offers Blues’ fans the opportunity to Live the Dream of an authentic match day experience; to gain exclusive access to the pitch and tunnel areas, pull on their own personalised Southend United shirt in the official changing rooms, walk down the tunnel to the sound of a cheering crowd and ultimately to step out onto their Field of Dreams and represent their club in a never to be forgotten 90 minute match.

The matches have also been supported by a host of former players down the years, with the likes of Steve Tilson and Paul Brush all lending their valuable experience in recent years, by playing alongside or managing the supporters in the hugely enjoyable matches at Roots Hall.

Getting involved couldn’t be easier, our bidding period has just begun so just visit www.footballaid.com, select Southend United and your position, then place your bid – it really is that simple. And with starting bids for positions at just £150, booking a position could turn out to be the best bargain you’ll ever bag!

So if you're keen to secure your place on your Field of Dreams early why not visit www.footballaid.com. Alternatively if you’d like any additional information, you can call Football Aid on 0131 220 5999 or email info@footballaid.com.

Football Aid celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2010 and have allowed over 12,000 football fans the chance to Live the Dream in more than 420 matches. They are a groundbreaking organisation which generates funds annually by hosting charity football matches at iconic stadiums all over the UK. The unique concept was the brainchild of businessman and Football Aid Chairman Craig Paterson and funds raised from the event will benefit the work of a charitable project nominated by the club, as well as projects nominated by Football Aid’s parent charity Field of Dreams. Southend United’s nominated charity for the past two years has been their own Community and Educational Trust.

 

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Southend fans take note! - There are only a few places remaining for the Football Aid Charity Match at Roots Hall which kicks off at 2pm on the 4th of May 2011. Secure your place from only £125.00. For this you will be rewarded with a full personalised kit, the chance to play at Roots Hall alongside former Southend legends as well as having the match officiated by FA qualified officials. Proceeds from the game will be split between Football Aid's parent charity Field of Dreams and a nominated cause of the clubs choice. To secure your position please visit www.footballaid.com

If you'd like more information on the match or any aspect of Football Aid please feel free to give us a call at the office on 0131 220 5999 or drop us an email at info@footballaid.com

Hope to see you there!

All the best,

Footballaidman

 

[TrueBlue]

No thanks - not when you cant get players names right Steve Tilson and Paul Brushall

 

[SARF]

did this last year.. it was great fun and tilsons last game at roots hall

 

[MK Shrimper]

No thanks - not when you cant get players names right Steve Tilson and Paul Brushall

Just a missing space grumpy bollox.

 

[bucket&spade.f.c]

Emmm I am very tempted!!

SARF would you say its worth the money?

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

The only time i played on the hallowed turf Dave Jobson cleaned me up good and proper leaving me with 5 stitches and a scar for life .. still at least i can say my blood is in Roots Hall :smile:

 

[SARF]

Emmm I am very tempted!!

SARF would you say its worth the money?

i personnaly had a great time and playing with tilson added the extra val.. im no good at footy but can run around bit.. was nice to get out on the pitch if you have never been on it, either playing or protesting or celebrating!
some people took it a tad too seriously which was amusing ..
the changing rooms are shocking how we had championship sides and man u and chelsea in those things is lunacy..
you can pay up to get some good photos, dont get the video unless your really good..
all in all its a bit lumpy but its for charity and the hall wont be there for much longer either way..so i'd give it a go
was well run last year and our team had a good laugh.. but then we won 5 nil ;-)

 

[Crawliano]

but then we won 5 nil ;-)

And my team lost 5-0. Tut.

 

[BlueJ]

£125 for a half is not a bad price considering you get to keep the full strip

 

[Norwichshrimper]

Is that how Johnny Herd gets a game?

 

[mksupershrimper]

Is it just males? Or can us women play?

 

[footballaid2011]

Is it just males? Or can us women play?

Hi mksupershrimper, currently all our events are for male participants only. We are normally limited to just one match at each of our participating clubs, in order to make the events financially viable we have to target the majority fan base - in this case males over the age of 18. We have tried to offer ladies games in the past but unfortunately there wasn't enough interest for them to really take off.

I hope this helps in answering your question. For more details please visit:
http://www.footballaid.com/node/114

 

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Legends confirmed for the 2011 game are: Paul Clark and Bill Garner! There are still a couple of positions still to be sold! If you want to make an offer to play at Roots Hall this Wednesday give the office a call on 0131 220 5999 or visit www.footballaid.com to secure your position!