Press Release

Lee Sharpe and England Football Legends Playing For China Earthquake survivors

31 July 2008

Lee Sharpe and England Football Legends Playing For China Earthquake survivors
England v Germany: The Legends Live
ITV4
Thursday August 7th 7.45pm

England v Germany: The Legends Live will pit two teams of former internationals against one another for The Derek Dooley Memorial Cup and to aid The British Red Cross China Earthquake Appeal. The team features some of the greats of English football, including Arsenal trio Paul Merson, Ray Parlour and Nigel Winterburn, Liverpool pair Stan Collymore and John Barnes, Sheffield Wednesday’s Chris Woods and Des Walker, Sheffield United’s Brian Deane and Manchester United duo Bryan Robson and Lee Sharpe.

The game takes place at Sheffield United’s home in Bramall Lane. Sheffield United’s sister club – Chinese Premier League side Chengdu Blades – are based in the Sichuan province, where nearly 70,000 people lost their lives in earthquake. The British Red Cross has taken vital emergency aid into the region, and is working hard to help survivors rebuild their shattered lives.

Former Manchester United star Lee Sharpe welcomed the Legends’ support for the Red Cross, saying:

“China's earthquake caused huge devastation to hundreds of thousands of people. Knowing that this match will help support the Red Cross and it's vital work in China is another reason why I'm part of Legends.”

Kevin McCabe, chairman of Sheffield United, said:
“We hope not only to raise a significant amount of funds for the appeal but also help raise its profile across the continent. This is the first time United have made such a gesture to a global charity and continues the club’s support for China and our sister club Chengdu Blades.”

Tickets for England v Germany:

The Legends Live are £10 for adults (over 16) and £5 for OAPs. The Legends have recently introduced a ‘Kid-A-Quid’ offer which can be booked through the Bramall Lane Box Office on 0871 222 1889. Nationally, tickets are available from www.seetickets.com. Family tickets, which admit two adults and two children are £25, hospitality packages available for £45 per person.

To donate to the British Red Cross Earthquake Appeal visit: www.redcross.org.uk/quakeappeal or call 0845 054 7201. Postal donations can be sent to China Earthquake Appeal, PO Box 1217, Sunderland SR9 9WD.