Ex-Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn and former Chelsea striker, Kerry Dixon will take part in the fifth annual Special One Cup Family Fun Day at Carshalton Athletic FC’s War Memorial Ground on Saturday 4th June.
The event is held in memory of 14-year-old Chelsea fanatic Liam Hearne, who tragically took his own life in October 2010.
Each year The Liam Charity hosts a charity football match, which also features live singing and dance acts, children’s activities and a range of food stalls. This year will be the last occasion and having two former Premier League stars in attendance is sure to make it a memorable one.
Nigel Winterburn and current football television pundit who played as a left back from 1981 to 2003. He is best known for his role alongside the likes of Tony Adams, Steve Bould, Martin Keown and Lee Dixon, forming a celebrated defensive line for Arsenal in the Premier League and European football during the 1990s. Groves joined Arsenal in 1986, becoming George Graham’s first signing at the club, and soon became a cult hero amongst Gunners’ fans. He is now a popular TV and radio pundit, as well as co-founder of Play With A Legend which offers fans the opportunity to play alongside their football heroes.
Dixon is the third-highest goal scorer in the history of the club, behind only Frank Lampard and Bobby Tambling, scoring 147 goals in 337 appearances. Kerry played for England eight times, during which time he scored four goals, including the winner in a 1-0 win against Brazil in 1986.
Aaron Hearne said “We’re delighted to have Nigel Winterburn and Kerry Dixon be part of what promises to be an amazing day for all the family. The community has always supported this event and we’re so grateful for their generosity. This will be the last of its kind. We miss Liam every day. Raising £100,000 to help other children and young people, is a fitting tribute to my brother’s memory.”
Gates open at 12:00 for a 12:30 start and costs £5 for adults, £3 for young adults and under-12s go free.
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