Matt Posted 11 May 2009 Posted 11 May 2009 Leicester City are offering fans an opportunity to play at the Walkers Stadium as part of the club's 125-year anniversary celebrations.A total of 18 teams will do battle on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25 for the six-a-side 125-year anniversary Cup. Leicester legends, including celebrities and former sports stars, are being invited to take part in the event. And the fans are being given the chance to play alongside and against their heroes. Each squad will receive a team photograph as a souvenir of the occasion, will experience the changing-room facilities and have the opportunity to walk down the tunnel. Among the City legends who have been invited to play are Matt Elliott and Gerry Taggart. City chief executive Lee Hoos said: "Our supporters have played an integral part in our immediate return to the Coca-Cola Championship and this day offers a fantastic opportunity to recreate their own magic moments from a memorable season. This will be a unique day." The cost for this full-day event is £690, inclusive of VAT, and that guarantees each team at least five matches. Registration starts at 9am, with matches beginning at 9.30am. The tournament is scheduled to finish at 3pm when trophies will be presented by one of the legends. A post-match buffet will be served in the 1884 Sports Bar where the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final will be screened. To book, call 0844 815 5000, visit the City ticket office between 9am and 5pm on Mondays to Saturdays or between 10am and 2pm on Sundays, or e-mail: [email protected] Tempted, but £690, Ouch. £115 per person. I'll see, would love to play in it, even though i'm awful - Hey might win an award for worst player
Granno Posted 11 May 2009 Posted 11 May 2009 Tempted, but £690, Ouch. £115 per person. I'll see, would love to play in it, even though i'm awful - Hey might win an award for worst player If that was a bit cheaper pp we could enter a FT team.
ArnarGunnlaugsson Posted 11 May 2009 Posted 11 May 2009 If that was a bit cheaper pp we could enter a FT team. I guess they would expect companies or larger groups of mates so it would be 10 or so people in a squad, rather than a strict 6. I think if you weren't too serious at wanting to win, and you just wanted play on the pitch against the Legends - then it seems more reasonable (especially when it can be £30 each to enter a tournament at Goals). It might be a one off for the 125 anniversary, so might not get another chance at it. I'm thinking about getting my Saturday team in for it - use the club fines kitty for it.
Basingstoke Fox Posted 11 May 2009 Posted 11 May 2009 Wouldnt a season ticket be a better use of money?
Koke Posted 11 May 2009 Posted 11 May 2009 Wouldnt a season ticket be a better use of money? I was thinking that as well. It is a bit expensive for the average Joe.
Matt Posted 11 May 2009 Author Posted 11 May 2009 Let's Play Together!Posted on: Mon 11 May 2009 Leicester City Football Club is offering the public a unique opportunity to play at the Walkers Stadium, as part of the 125-year anniversary celebrations. On Monday 25th May (Bank Holiday), 18 teams will battle it out for the 6-a-side 125-year anniversary Cup. Leicester legends, including former Leicester sportspeople and local celebrities will be taking part in this event, giving the public the chance to play alongside and against their sporting heroes. Amongst the names invited to play are City legends Gerry Taggart and Matt Elliott. Each squad will receive a team photograph as a souvenir of the occasion, will experience the changing room facilities and have the opportunity to walk down the famous Walkers Stadium tunnel. Leicester City Football Club Chief Executive, Lee Hoos, said: "Our supporters have played an integral part in our immediate return to the Coca-Cola Championship and this day offers a fantastic opportunity to recreate their own magic moments from a memorable season. This will be a unique day and is not to be missed." The cost for this full-day event is £690 inclusive of VAT and guarantees each team at least five matches on the Walkers Stadium pitch. This works out at just under £70 per person, based on a squad size of ten players. Registration starts at 9am, with matches beginning at 9.30am. The tournament is scheduled to conclude at 3pm when trophies will be presented by one of the legends and a post-match buffet will be served in the 1884 Sports Bar, followed by live coverage of the Coca-Cola Championship Play-Off Final. To book for this event call 0844 815 5000, e-mail [email protected] or visit the Leicester City ticket office in person, 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-2pm Sundays. Each player is required to supply their own shorts, t-shirt, suitable footwear (studded or moulded boots if wet or Astroturf trainers/trainers if dry) and must wear shin pads when playing. Bibs will be provided. Scheduled running order for the day is as follows: 9.00 - 9.30 - Registration 9.30 - 1.15 - Tournament knock out stages 13.25 - 13.50 - Semi-finals 14.00 - 14.30 - Final 15.00 - 17.00 - Trophy presentation, buffet and Coca-Cola Play-Off Final in the 1884 Sports Bar lcfc.com
Aeropars Posted 11 May 2009 Posted 11 May 2009 Does anyone fancy this? Im game but cant get a team together.
Matt Posted 12 May 2009 Author Posted 12 May 2009 Is this the anniversary fixture? No I imagine that would be a friendly, Maybe our 'glamour friendly' whomever the opposition maybe. This is the fans anniversary tournament thing, I dunno, I've just tried to find a list of the 125 Celebratory things going on, but couldn't find it anywhere.
ArnarGunnlaugsson Posted 19 May 2009 Posted 19 May 2009 More from the Merc: Leicester City have announced some big names from the world of sport, journalism and music who will be taking part in the 125th Anniversary Cup at the Walkers Stadium a week today. Steve Walsh, Matt Elliott, Alan Birchenall and Carl Muggleton will be among the former City stars. They will be joined by Leicester's European super-bantamweight boxing champion Rendall Munroe, musician Jersey Budd and his band, and BBC Football Focus presenter Manish Bhasin. Other celebrities will be announced in the build-up to the event. The Anniversary Cup gives fans the opportunity to play alongside and against their heroes. Each of the six-a-side squads in the event will play at least five matches. The action gets under way at 9.30am and the tournament is due to finish at 3pm after which the trophies will be presented by one of the legends. For further information or to book one of a limited number of remaining places, call 0844 815 5000 or e-mail: [email protected] Link Maybe Pearson will be watching - Munroe could be the battling midfielder we've been craving!
Matt Posted 19 May 2009 Author Posted 19 May 2009 Really wanna play in this but 1) I'm shit - I know it's only abit of fun anyway, 2) I'd probably die through lack of fitness - Again I know it's only fun and it probably () won't be that competitive, e.t.c and 3) Me and many people I have asked can't justify the price anyway. Anyone think this is gonna die on it arse? I'm not sure they will have enough for 18 teams like they have planned Just can't see anyone pay the asking price, or being able to afford the asking price.
ArnarGunnlaugsson Posted 19 May 2009 Posted 19 May 2009 Anyone think this is gonna die on it arse? I'm not sure they will have enough for 18 teams like they have planned Just can't see anyone pay the asking price, or being able to afford the asking price. Might be a long shot but you could get your employer to chip in or some sponsorship for it. I think companies could write this off in expenses or something - and you could help them get some exposure or memorabilia in return (get some shirts printed and try an win the thing!)
Matt Posted 19 May 2009 Author Posted 19 May 2009 Might be a long shot but you could get your employer to chip in or some sponsorship for it. I think companies could write this off in expenses or something - and you could help them get some exposure or memorabilia in return (get some shirts printed and try an win the thing!) See the 'Jobs' thread in General Chat mate. I have no employer He wouldn't have done it anyway, he's a sheepshagger.
Sparky Posted 19 May 2009 Posted 19 May 2009 More from the Merc:Link Maybe Pearson will be watching - Munroe could be the battling midfielder we've been craving! He used to play for my side , good quick centre forward
CosbehFox Posted 19 May 2009 Posted 19 May 2009 Anyone think this is gonna die on it arse? I'm not sure they will have enough for 18 teams like they have planned Just can't see anyone pay the asking price, or being able to afford the asking price. Yes considering a charity ran a similar event on Saturday with a lot more of the benefits available. Albeit it more expensive but it was 11-a-side game and the experience more than suggested in a 5-a-side comp.
Carlos9 Posted 19 May 2009 Posted 19 May 2009 He used to play for my side , good quick centre forward Hes banned from league football for smashin someone in aint he? I know his brother Aron he told me he was??
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