On Sunday 9th July 2017, Show Racism the Red Card Legends will face up against Growers United FC. The aim of the day is to raise vital funds for Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) whilst also promoting awareness of the campaign.
Growers United FC (GUFC) believes in encouraging integration between communities and cultures through sport, and offers the opportunities for businesses to co-operate together in creating greater community spirit and cohesion.
The match which will take place at Evesham United, kick-off will be at 15:30 with gates opening at 14:00.
The team of Show Racism the Red Card legends will include the following:
- Gary Bennett – Made over 600 career appearances, most notably Sunderland AFC where he played 443 times
- Alan Kennedy – Won two European Cups with Liverpool scoring in both finals
- Trevor Sinclair – Former England international who had a nineteen year playing career playing for clubs such as Manchester City and West Ham United
- Darren Moore - Made over 600 career appearances playing for clubs such as Derby County and West Bromwich Albion
- Luke Jerdy – A British actor born in Derby who is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Donovan from Hollyoaks
- Ken Monkou – Former Feyenoord, Chelsea and Southampton player
- Terry Angus – Made over 400 career appearances, most notably at Fulham FC
- Marcus Gayle – Made over 600 career appearances, most notably at Wimbledon and Watford
- Cameron Moore – Nominated as best newcomer at the National Television Awards in 2015, Cameron is best known for his role in Hollyoaks
- Russel Beadsmore – Former Manchester United and A.F.C Bournemouth player
- Paul Walsh – Former England international who played at clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City
- Mark Walters – Former England international who has played at Liverpool and Aston Villa
- Jason Lee – Made over 600 career appearances playing for clubs such as Watford and Nottingham Forest
- Ritchie Humphreys – Current Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) and has so far in his career played over 650 matches for clubs such as Sheffield Wednesday and Hartlepool United
- Anwar Uddin - Former Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United and Dagenham & Redbridge player
Ged Grebby, Chief Executive of Show Racism the Red Card said;
“The campaign is very grateful that Growers United FC selected Show Racism the Red Card as their charity of choice to help promote and raise funds for. At this moment in time anti-racism education is as important as ever and all the money raised at the match will help us to continue to educate young people in schools.”
Vito Mauro , CEO of Growers United FC said;
” Growers United FC (GUFC) have a rich history of helping to raise funds for selected charities and we are extremely proud to have partnered with Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) to organise a charity football match. I have unfortunately witnessed racist attitudes being expressed in the local area and I therefore want to do what I can to tackle this problem. I continue to notice the way in which racism has shifted in terms of how people suffer racism and the way in which it is expressed. I believe that through anti-racism education we can tackle this problem which is bedded in the fabric of society.”
