PNE fans and players lining up for charity

Preston North End boss Simon Grayson is again staging a charity game at Deepdale, with fans having the chance to play against a celebrity team.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Apr 2017, 13:15 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2017, 22:17 BST
Last year's PNE charity game at DeepdaleLast year's PNE charity game at Deepdale
Last year's PNE charity game at Deepdale

The Deepdale Legends match on Sunday, April 30 (2pm), will raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, a charity Grayson does a great deal of work for.

Supporters can bid to play in the game in an auction on PNE’s official eBay site – bidding starts on Friday April 7 and runs until Sunday, April 16.

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The fans team will play against a Grayson XI, made up of former North End players and showbiz celebrities.

Former PNE right-back Graham Alexander in action in last year's charity gameFormer PNE right-back Graham Alexander in action in last year's charity game
Former PNE right-back Graham Alexander in action in last year's charity game

Among those set to turn out are ex-players Paul McKenna, Sean Gregan, Mark Lawrenson and Kevin Davies.

A big feature of the afternoon will be the presentation of the PNE player of the year awards.

Bidding for a place in the fans team – 11 guaranteed starting slots and three subs – starts at £100.

Payment by the winner for each position in the team has to be made by April 17.

Related topics:Simon GraysonDeepdaleProstate Cancer UKSupporters