Treble memories to boost Sport Relief

Last updated : 13 April 2010 By Team Talk

In conjunction with Sport Relief and the club's charitable arm, the Manchester United Foundation, United Relief Live: The Big Red Family Day Out will feature six members of the famous 1999 Treble-winning squad, who will be part of the Red Devils line-up that takes on 'The Rivals', a team partly composed of players drawn from United's traditional rivals.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who scored the injury-time winner against Bayern Munich in the Nou Camp, will line up alongside Jaap Stam, Ronny Johnsen, Denis Irwin and strike duo Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole.

As he never scored at Old Trafford during his illustrious playing career, Ian Rush will be hoping for better luck on Saturday, May 1 when he figures alongside former Liverpool team-mate John Barnes and ex-England defender Des Walker.

Compered by TV presenters Kirsty Gallagher and Anita Rani, the game forms the centrepiece of a unique day at Old Trafford, which will include a performance from legendary singer Tony Christie.

The Saturdays, The Hoosiers and Tinchy Stryder - who will be one of the celebrities in the United side - will also be performing, although the match itself, to be refereed by Graham Poll, is the obvious attraction.

"The quality of the acts playing and the fact it is a Bank Holiday should help give the occasion a real family atmosphere," said Solskjaer.

Tickets are priced from £15 for adults, £5 for children and are on sale now at www.sportrelief.com, www.manutd.com or 0161 868 8000.

Source: Team Talk

Source: Team Talk