A youth coach at Ely City Football Club said he is excited to reunite with his team one last time at their second annual charity match.
Ross Elliott, head coach of the Robins’ under 18 team, will leave his role after the team play Lakenheath Under 18s at the Demcom Stadium in the second Unwin Trophy contest on Tuesday, May 18.
He said: “We’ve got nine to 10 lads who will be too old for under 18s next year, so this is their farewell game, too.
“It will be great and getting the squad together one last time will be good.”
The annual event, which did not take place last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, raised £560 for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity in its first outing in 2019.
This year, it will raise funds for brain charity Headway, which has supported ex-Ely City player Sam Goodge after he suffered a head injury two years ago.
Elliott, who has coached the under 18 team since 2017, said: “Around three to five lads have played in the first-team since I’ve been at the club, so I’ve helped them get on the ladder at non-league level.
“During lockdown, the club has gone to great lengths to improve facilities like new fencing, so it will be good for everyone to get there and see familiar faces.”
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