Football 'vets' and under 7s get kitted out
Former football stars from a village in Chester, who combine their passion for the beautiful game with their enjoyment of after match celebrations, have unveiled their new kit.
The team, which includes former schoolboy internationals and semi-professional players, have received the new kit which is sponsored by The Ring O’Bells in Christleton. As well as supporting the veterans, The Ring O’Bells also sponsors AFC Waverton under-sevens, who are unbeaten so far this season.
The all-star veterans compete for the Mitch Baines Cup, which is a football tournament held annually in honour of former Christleton veteran team player Mitch who died of Leukemia. By competing for the Cup and by holding a curry and disco night at the Ring O’ Bells, £620 was raised by the team for Leukemia research.
The veterans play every Thursday at the County Offices Club, Upton. Cliff Mallows, whose son Sam is Assistant Manager at The Ring O’Bells, founded the team in 1996. Team members include rock legends from The Moo Cows, whose recording studio is based in Christleton.
Ian Wade, owner of The Ring O’Bells, said:
“We are really pleased to support the community in Christleton and to sponsor a local football team, especially a team that raises money for charity.”
Simon Mageean, former Tranmere Rovers youth team and regular veteran player, added:
“Team members are from all walks of life but they are interested in keeping football playing alive in their senior years. The team is centred on Christleton but players travel from as far as Ruthin and Heswall. Our new shirts are the same colour as Brazil’s away kit and although I wouldn’t describe our skill on the pitch as in any way Brazilian, we have some county school champions playing every week.”
If any ‘vets’ teams want to play against the Christleton all-stars please contact ian@mbt.cc
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CAPTION: LtoR (DSC_0022) all from Christleton unless mentioned.
Back row: Peter Roberts, Pat Boyd (Hawarden), Chris Palin (Waverton), Mike O’Brien, Matthew Duckworth (Ruthin), Alan Brown, Dave & Lucas Roberts aged 50 and 15 respectively, Simon Mageean, Nick Peel, Carl Roberts.
Middle row: Rod Alexander, Pat McCahey, Joe Smith (Elton), Tim Peel (West Kirby), Jed Hawe (Heswall).
Front Row: Paddy Roberts, Andy Dunbavand, Chris Hargreaves (Huxley), Paul McLoughlin.
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• ‘Time’ was called at the Ring O’Bells in Christleton recently when successful local pub entrepreneurs Ian Wade and Adam Johnson of Modern British Taverns transformed the celebrated Christleton landmark at the heart of one of Cheshire’s Best Kept Villages. The Ring O’Bells is now at the centre of village life as well as being a destination pub for great surroundings, great food and great hospitality.
• The interior has been completely revamped and remodelled with an improved, more welcoming layout. There are big changes to the menu, superb wines and guest beers, much more excitement and a real reason to come inside.
• New seasonal menus with local produce always available.
• The Ring O’Bells is mentioned on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christleton and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19580304729 .
• Location: Ring O’Bells, Village Rd, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AS. Tel: 01244 335422
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