Chance to see former Hartlepool United stars in action on the cricket pitch for East Durham charity
Former Hartlepool United players will tale to the cricket pitch this weekend for a fun-filled charity match.
The match is being staged by Roy Simpson MBE Foundation set up last year in honour of the passionate cricket advocate, and which helps young and aspiring players in Peterlee.
Last year’s inaugural event proved such a success with a number of footballers connected to Pools, Middlesbrough and Spennymoor Town, they are doing it again this year.
Team captains Micky Barron and Graeme Lee have already confirmed their return for the match which will take place at Peterlee Cricket Club at 2pm on Sunday, June 28.
Fans can look forward to seeing former Pools players Antony Sweeney, Mark Tinkler, Michael Nelson, Gary Liddle, Brad Walker, Tommy Miller, Jonathan Franks and Scott Fenwick in action.
Last year, Boro legend Craig Hignett stole the show with an unbeaten 50 runs to steer Barron’s Blasters to victory, but Spike’s Sloggers will be keen for revenge this time around.
Foundation chair Mark Simpson said: “Last year was only planned as a one-off event but everyone had so much fun, that we had to do it again.
“We are crossing our fingers that the sun shines on us this year and we can attract an even bigger crowd to come along and see the lads swap football for cricket.
“We’ve got some big names lined up again to play so it’s going to be another cracking afternoon on which we can hopefully raise a lot of money for a good cause.”
Entry is £3 for adults and free for under-16s, though any donations to the foundation on the day would be welcome.