The Next Midfield Maestro: Kicking a Ball Around for Mind

SUNDAY JUNE 2ND @ THE AVENUE, WINGERWORTH, S42 6NB

TEAM MIND V TEAM WINGERWORTH JSA

KICK OFF: 3PM

TICKETS: £1 ON THE GATE (INCLUDES ENTRY INTO THE RAFFLE)

IN AID OF MIND (24 UK THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE FUNDRAISING)

Hello all, it's been too long...

Here's me holding the out-of-date poster... Nice one Matt!

I am coming out of retirement for one game only. Yes, yes, don't all get too excited! I have not played a proper 11-a-side game of football for eight years and at that I used to play in net. In no way is this my reasoning for putting on this match. Nope, not at all... I have been managing a youth side for the past three seasons and if you asked any of my lads they'd tell you how utterly rubbish I am out net and there is NO WAY ON THIS EARTH that I'm going in goal for this match. That's why you should all come down and witness the horror of me making a fool out of myself by being out-paced by middle-aged men. Na, I'll show you all. The perfect blend of Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso is how I see myself...

Anyways, the important stuff. Why are we having a charity football match, you ask? Well, my friends, that's a very good question! I am taking part in the 24 Hour UK Three Peaks Challenge for the incredible charity Mind later this year. I am now doing the event in September (6th-8th) rather than June 'cos I have done very little fundraising with being busy with uni and all that. So yes, I am putting this together with my very good friend Adam and some lovely helpers from Wingerworth JSA to try and raise some money towards my total for the hike. Most of my friends know why I'm doing this and to those who have given me a donation and to those who have promised too, as well as the ones who say they'll attend the match, thank you very much. To the guys who have agreed to play in the match I am also very grateful. You're all awesome - thank you! If you want to read my reasonings for doing this then click here.

The main event will be taking place at 3pm and it'll be a Mind x11 versus a Wingerworth JSA x11. But that's not all that'll be happening on the day. Oh no! The girls teams will be coming down at midday for a match and we'll hopefully be running other games/activities throughout the day like a penalty shoot-out. Who doesn't like a penalty shoot-out?

It is £1 to get in on the gate and this will enter you straight into the raffle that will be drawn after the game. We're also hopeful of having a BBQ and getting various kinds of drink down at The Avenue, so let's hope for a sunny day! We'll also be awarding the man of the match, so players put in a good shift!

The game will take place at The Avenue on Sunday June 2nd and everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, sisters, uncles, cousins, neighbours, just anyone, and let's raise a bucket load of money for a great cause.

Come on and get yourself down! Have some food, chill out, watch the footy and see my fantastic white as a ghost legs on full display. Yes ladies, I know, I know - contain yourselves!

If you would like to donate anything prior to the game my sponsor form is: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Milkwasabadchoice

You can also find my fundraising exploits on Facebook and Twitter. Give us an add/follow please!

Cheers folks.

Matt.

PS/ My good friend James Muddiman will be there. Check out his amazing paintings on the day! He's such an awesome artist.