MANGOTSFIELD United will host a second charity match in memory of former player Scott Hendy in May.
Scott, a central defender who made almost 400 appearances for the club between 1997 and 2011, died in March last year, aged 46, following an assault. His killer admitted a manslaughter charge and was later jailed.
The father-of-three died two weeks before a charity match at Mangotsfield’s ground, which he had been due to play in. It became a tribute and fundraising event in his memory, attended by around 900 people, with a trophy donated by Bristol Showmen’s Guild.
This year the club has announced that the Scott Hendy Memorial Cup match will be held at Cossham Street on May 18, to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.
A Mangotsfield United Legends team will take on a legends side from Yate Town, another of Scott’s former clubs.
Kick-off is at 12.30pm and admission is just £3, with under-16s free.
There will also be music, an auction, raffle, food and a bar.
A club spokesperson said: “Please come and support the players and this wonderful charity.” Sport: Page 47