SHOWBIZ XI VS MOSELEY FRANK’S XI

The Showbix XI opened their season with a 4-1 win against Molesey Frank’s XI in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and in memory of Frank Buddin.

In front of a crowd of over 500 people, the Showbiz got off to the worst possible start with a mistake from former England C International and Woking Captain, Derek Brown, giving the hosts an early 1 goal lead after just 2 minutes.

However, on a bumpy and difficult pitch, it was the Showbiz side who settled much more quickly with their quality of touch and pass and they got themselves back into the match with a blistering equaliser from Charlie Quirke.

With the midfield being bossed by Otis Roberts (even though he was meant to be playing fall back!!), the visitors looked comfortable and should have added to the score before half-time.

Half-time:            1-1

In the second half, the quality of the Showbiz began to tell and with the forward line being led by Dave Regis and Mark Stein, further goals were added when the ex-Chelsea man scored from the penalty spot and a rasping drive towards the end of the match.  In between, actor and writer Paul Hendy, who had a superb match throughout, added a further goal.

An extremely successful day underpinned by a superb football match which was a credit to all the players who took part.  This was rounded off with presentations in the clubhouse where the Showbiz Man of the Match, Kevin Lamb, was presented with a bottle of champagne along with Dave Feely who was voted the host’s Man of the Match following a string of superb saves.

Our thanks must also go to the event organiser, Gary Squires and his team, who had worked tirelessly to produce such a fantastic event for a very worthwhile cause which hopefully we can repeat next season.

Full-time:             Showbiz XI 4 – Moseley’s Frank’s XI 1

We are starting to build up an exciting programme of events for 2013.

Here are our first confirmed dates so far for the season:

May 2013

•   5th – FC Denia (Tournament)
•   6th – FC Alicante (Tournament)
• 11th – Molesey FC in aid of Macmillan cancer support.
• 27th – Brentford FC (AFCAR the Game) (In conjunction with the JRF)

June 2013

•  2nd – Holmesdale FC (Bromley) in aid of the Cancer Trust.

July 2013

• 21st - Hoo Country Club & Spa - TBC.
• 27th – Harwich in aid of the Royal Anglian Benevolent Fund.

August 2013

•   4th - Aldershot FC (Aldershot Legends) – TBC.
• 25th - Redditch United FC in aid of Primrose Hospice & Avery Charity – TBC.

September 2013

•    1st - Wealdstone FC (Madrid Maestros) in aid of Women v Cancer.
•    8th - Newmarket (Jockeys Vs Showbiz Xi with special celebrity guests)
•  15th – Bromsgrove FC in aid of the local hospice.
  
• 22nd – Maidstone (Tesco’s charity day)

More details about each match will appear on the site as soon as the details are confirmed.

Are you interested in hosting a charity football match with us? Get in touch to book our celebrity football team before our diary fills up!

Giants of Africa and Pirates of the Caribbean Family Fun Day   Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2013 – Brentford FC

This Family Fun Day will bring 2 rivals together, showcasing what they do best. Events on the day will include;

• The Main Event – Friends of Africa v Friends of Caribbean Celebrity Football Match
• Teens Football Match ( Asia v Brentford Academy U14)
• Caribbean v Africa Group Dance Off featuring DLux
• Live performances from Africa and the Caribbean, Featuring Fuse, Atumpan, May7evn, Omar, X Factor Winner Alexander Burke (more to be confirmed)
• Hosted by (TBC)

There will be an African, Caribbean and English licensed food stalls, with a wide range of entertainment and activities to enjoy including Bouncy Castles, Face painting and Activity Stands, and flags and whistles from all countries can be purchased on the day.

The Main Event

This epic sporting event will be kicking off at Brentford Football stadium and will be broadcast by major television and radio stations including BBC sport and Sky Sports. Two star-studded squads of footballing legends and high-profile celebrities from the Caribbean, Africa and England will compete in an electrifying football match. Some of the proceeds raised will go to the Damilola Taylor Trust, Daniel De-Gale African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, Stephen Lawrence Trust and Brentford Football Club’s chosen charity.

The Game

Friends of the Caribbean v Friends of Africa

Football may be “the beautiful game” but there can only be one winner. As Bill Shankly, former Liverpool manager famously said, “If you are first you are first. If you are second you are nothing”.

So after decades of debates in homes, pubs, clubs, schools and barbers shops this monumental game will finally decide who really is the best. Will it be the Caribbean or Africa who come out the Kings in this Game of Thrones? And which fans from these sparring teams can make the most noise?

Well this is the time to finally settle the score and lay rest this long standing debate (what will be left to discuss at the barbers Shops)

An array of Celebrities, footballing heroes and some of the UK’s most famous faces will battle it out to win Friends of Africa Vs Friends of Caribbean trophy. Jason Roberts will lead out the Caribbean team and Efetobore Sodje will lead the African team – the teams will be managed by legendary Nigerian Striker Segun Odegbami, TV personality and ex Ghana international Andy Ansah and Ex Bolton ace Fabrice Muamba, whilst the Caribbean team will be managed by England and Arsenal legend Ian Wright, and Ex Chelsea player Eddie Newton.

Confirmed Team Players

(Caribbean)

Andy Cole, Michael Turner, Aston (JLS) Paul Merson, Michael Thomas, Frank Sinclair, Ricardo Gardner, Luther Blissett, Paul Davis, Jason Euell, Paul Canoville, Kevin Lisbie, DJ Campbell, Johnny Nelson (Ex Boxing Champion) Ricardo Fuller, Michael Johnson, Richard Langley, Jamie Lawrence, Tubes (Soccer AM) Andros Townsend, Paul Smith, DJ Spoony, Sol Campbell, Darren Byfield, Leon MacKenzie, Noel Clarke (actor)

(Africa)

Patrick Vieira, Dane Bowers, Fabrice Muamba, Orishe (JLS), Dean Holdsworth, Jay Tabb, Mc Harvey, Clive Betts MP, Vincent Pericard, Benjani Mwaruwari, Dickson Etuhu, Danny Shittu, Ade Akinbiyi, Ashley Banjo (Diversity), Tijani Babaginda, Chucky Venn (Eastenders), Peter Odemwingie, Junior Agogo, Derek Chisora (Boxing Champion), Eddie Kadi, James Maza (actor) Max Rushden (Soccer AM) Dennis Hobson (Boxing promoter),Tamer Hassan (Actor), DJ Abrantee (Choice FM) Kojo (Choice FM) with more high-profile names to be announced soon.