On a sunny spring day the Manchester United Legends squad, plus guests, entertained a crowd of 740 at the South West Interiors Stadium, when they took on a Yate Town Legends side.
The Manchester United Legends players mixed with fans before the game and in particular, guest player, ex-Southampton and England international, Matt Le Tissier, signed autographs and this went down really well with fans of all ages.
Matt Le Tissier signing autographs
About 25 mascots, walked out with the players before the game. The match ended 1-1 with Chris Eagles giving the Manchester United Legends the lead after 26 minutes (see below)
but the Yate Town Legends equalised midway through the second half through Tom Knighton (see below). Photos by Jack Palmer.
Ross Stearn (in white) who was part of Yate Town’s side that won the Southern League Division One South Championship last season, in action for the Yate Town Legends side. (Photo by Declan Jones).
At half time it was announced that Yate Town FC would be running a Yate Town Women’s team next season and Michael Mayes, Malc Soper and Martin Lewis were there to sign the agreement with the club, along with Yate Town club Chairman, Mark Thorne. Also in attendance was Nicola Glanville who has helped to support this initiative.
