Sunday’s upcoming charity footy match in Morecambe, organised to raise funds for the local branch of the MS Society, looks like having a very strong line-up of celebrity faces on the pitch — and there are the rumours of others in the expected crowd, too…
Soap fans will get the chance to see some their favourite stars at Morecambe Football Club when a team drawn from Coronation Street and other TV shows play in the charity football match on Sunday (26 July). Competing against the Bay Radio All Stars, the event will raise money to help set up a drop in centre for MS suffers in the area.
Subject to availability, organisers tell us they’re expecting Coronation Street stars Alan Halsall (who plays Tyrone Dobbs), Andy Whyment (Kirk Sutherland), Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw, Emmerdale star Adam Thomas (Adam Barton), Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox), plus Dream Team star Ricky Whittle (Ryan Naysmith), girlfriend Carly Stenson (the longtime actress won’t be playing!), plus other Dream Team cast members.
Also in the expected line up is comedian Archie Kelly and there will be a welcome return appearance from Royle Family actor Ralf Little, who stole the show last year.
There’s a possibility that Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star, Will Mellor may also put in an appearance.
The event has been organised by Heysham Power Stations with all proceeds going to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The match is also being supported by local companies Hargreaves Garages and VVV.
• The gates open at Christie Park at 12 noon, with the game kicking off at 1.00 pm. Admission at the turnstiles for the day is £5 for adults and £3 for children and £12 for a family.
• Photo of Ralph at last year’s event courtesy Martyn Butlin: used with permission.