Footballing Heroes Set To Return To Portman Road

SUNDAY 27TH May sees a match with a difference taking place at Portman Road. Two teams with auspicious managers will be taking to the pitch and it’s all in aid of two very special local charities. Milsom’s Maestros managed by Mick Mills and Wheeler Wine Masters managed by George Burley are making a very special one-off appearance to raise much needed funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the ITFC Charitable Trust. The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation focuses on the early detection and treatment of cancer and the clinical trials of new drugs that will eventually beat it. Through football, the ITFC Charitable Trust inspires, motivates and improves the education and life chances of young people in Suffolk who are in need.

As a recognised charity over the past 12 months the Trust has delivered over 60,000 education and sports coaching sessions, helping to change young lives for the better.

This very special Sir Bobby Robson Charity Football Match is not only a chance to meet a host of footballing heroes on the day including; Simon Milton, Fabian Wilnis, John Walk and Matt Holland (ITFC Charitable Trust’s Patron) plus some of the team from the 1978 FA Cup Final, there will also be a Food & Wine fair too from 12.30pm with family-friendly activities . With a range of fun football activities organised for the day by the ITFC Charitable Trust plus a local producers market showcasing produce from all over East Anglia. Pippa Langhorne, former contestant from Britain’s Got Talent, will also be putting in an appearance at the ground, entertaining the crowds singing before the start of the match.

Paul Milsom and Johnny Wheeler with sons

The match kicks off at 3.00pm and tickets are just £10 per adult and £5 for children. Tickets can be purchased by calling either Wine Company Events on 01206 713560 or Milsom Hotels on 01206 322795. All proceeds will be split between the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and ITFC Charitable Trust. Team Captains are Paul Milsom and Johnny Wheeler both huge fans of ITFC. Paul says

“In my youth I was football crazy and growing up in the 70s with one of the country’s finest football teams on my door step was incredibly exciting. In those days Ipswich Town under Bobby Robson were sensational and the players and teams of that era captured our hearts. There are still few better feelings than watching your team win an important match and that Wembley victory in May 2000 still inspires me to hope that next season we can do it. One day I’ll be proved right!”

Johnny concludes

“Ipswich Town is a very special Club for me. My first visit to Portman Road was in 1975 to the FA Cup Quarter Final against Leeds United. I regard myself as very fortunate to have grown up watching Sir Bobby Robson’s greatest team in that late 70s early 80s period. We live with the memories and have seen many great players and matches since. May 27th is a celebration of those great times and we hope to attract as many friends and supporters as possible to enjoy the occasion with us.”

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