Former Arsenal and Middlesbrough midfielder Ray Parlour is set to star at a fundraising event in Newton Aycliffe.
Dubbed “the Romford Pele” by Gunners team-mate Marc Overmars, the ex-England playmaker will appear at Aycliffe Workingmen’s Club on Friday 14th September for a supper organised by the town’s football club.
Entertainment on the night, hosted by Sky Sports News reporter David Craig, will include hilarious Scouse comedian Gary Skyner, plus the usual Sportsman’s Evening fun and games.
Aycliffe FC general manager Dan Lewis, one of the organisers, said: “We’ve been looking for a high-profile speaker for our first big event and Ray fits the bill.
“Gary Skyner is one of the best club comedians on the circuit, so it really does promise to be a cracking evening.”
Parlour moved to Middlesbrough in 2004 and played over 60 games in the two years he was at the Club. He was released in 2007 and played for Hull City for his final season as a professional footballer.
Tickets for the Ray Parlour supper cost just £25 each and can be purchased online at Aycliffe FC’s new designated sales-only website, www.nafc-online.co.uk. Alternatively, call Dan Lewis on 07581 784726, Martin Walker on 07826 525907, Barry Waters on 07864 718243, or Paul McGeary on 07703 732342.
FIXTURES
Friday 20th July: Sunderland XI (H), 7.30pm
Wednesday 25th July: Percy Main Ams (H), 7.30pm
Saturday 28th July: Richmond Town (A), 3pm
Wednesday 1st August: Gateshead Leam Rangers (A), 7.30pm
Friday 3rd August: Harrogate Town (H), 7.30pm
Saturday 11th August: Holker Old Boys (H), FA Cup EP1, 3pm
Saturday 18th August: Marske United (A), League, 3pm
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