A Paul Fairclough XI and Barry Fry’s Barnet will face off against each other in a benefit match for Stevenage Football Club record goal scorer Martin Gittings…
Taking place at The Lamex Stadium, a Benefit Match in aid of Martin Gittings has been announced for Sunday 5th September with a 2pm kick-off.
Gittings scored a record 217 goals for Stevenage Borough between his debut in 1981 and his final game in November 1994. The potent goal scorer also played for the likes of Hitchin Town, Hendon and Barnet during his playing career, with the latter agreed as suitable opponents for a benefit fixture given the two sides’ competitive history.
Sadly, earlier this year, Martin was diagnosed with the incurable and irremediable condition of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The condition is closely associated with Parkinson’s disease but with rapid deterioration of nerve cells in the brain.
Martin currently receives 24-hour care at home, and any money raised from the benefit match will be split between specialist care and an MSA charity.
Match tickets can now be purchased online at www.borotickets.co.uk at the following prices:
- West Stand Adult £10
- West Stand Under 18s £5
Please note, Season Ticket Holder seats will not be reserved.
Confirmed players for the match to date include:
| Paul Fairclough XI | Barry Fry's Barnet |
|
Richard Wilmot |
Gary Phillips |
|
Mark Ducket |
Andy Lomas |
|
Scott Cretton |
Mark Carter |
|
Robin Trott |
Gary Bull |
|
Mark Smith |
Steve Mahoney |
|
James Dilnutt |
Harry Willis |
|
Efe Sodje |
Dave Regis |
|
Miguel Luque |
Nicky Ironton |
|
Stuart Beevor |
Hakan Hayrettin |
|
Adam Parker |
Alan Cosby |
|
Neil Trebble |
Derek Payne |
|
Mickey Nunn |
Phil Gridelet |
|
Doug Pirie |
Ian Ferguson |
|
Dave Noble |
Dominic Naylor |
|
Alan Gittings |
David Howells |
|
Tony Ward |
Bill Bawdry |
|
Sam Gittings |
Ivor Angel |
|
Gary Crawshaw |
Glyn Ceaser |
|
Barry Hayles |
Richard Nugent |
|
Darren Hay |
Kevin Millet |
|
Shaun Marshall |
Lois Lomas |
|
Dave Venables |
Charlie Payne |
|
James Ferguson |
|
|
Ben Nugent |
|
|
Trevor Parker |
|
|
Sam Margerrison |
For those wishing to donate but unable to attend the game, please email info@stevenagefc.com.
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Next up at The Lamex Stadium, Alex Revell's men take on Port Vale on Saturday 21st August at 3pm. Purchase your match tickets now from www.borotickets.co.uk.
