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Tottenham legends to play charity match in Cambridgeshire

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Tottenham Hotspur Legends will face-off against the England Veterans to support a local charity.

A match is being organised by Andy Cranch to show the legends' support for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

This event is set to take place at St Ives Town Football Club on Sunday, June 29.

EACH's supporter, Mr Cranch said: "Hopefully fans get in the spirit and enjoy a decent match, while also doing something special to support EACH.

"It’s a very special local charity and one so many of us feel strongly about.

"EACH has touched, helped, and supported so many people, and that’s why I’m always so determined to do whatever I can to help."

Tottenham Hotspur Legends Tottenham Hotspur Legends (Image: Martin Taylor) Mr Cranch, who famously raised more than £3,500 in 2023 by achieving 1,000 keepie-uppies at all 92 Football League clubs in the country, strives to raise more money with this charity match.

He said: "Tickets are selling fast.

"Whoever plays, it’s going to be a great occasion."

The Spurs squad boasts names including Pascal Chimbonda, Stephen Clemence, Sean Davis, Michael Dawson, Andy Edmonds, Mark Falco, David Howells, Jeff Minton, Paul McVeigh, Stuart Nethercott, Brian Statham, Kevin Watson, Clive Wilson, Mark Hughes, Jimmy Walker, and Laurie Wilson.

Tickets are priced at £5.50 for adults and £1.25 for under-12s (must be accompanied by an adult).

Alongside the football, visitors will also have a chance to participate in a fundraising raffle with a possibility of winning shop and business vouchers.

Food and ice creams will be on sale at the match.

Mr Cranch played for Histon, Cambridge City, Shelford and Ely City before becoming player-manager of the over-55 England Veterans.

He has an especial connection to EACH as his sister-in-law, Jules Gibson-Cranch, is the locality wellbeing lead at The Treehouse, in Ipswich.

Tickets can be purchased via the St Ives Football Club website.

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