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Friday, August 05, 2005

Fund-raisers back at Edgar Street this afternoon

The three Hereford United supporters who have travelled the all over the country this week in aid of St Michaels' Hospice are expected back at Edgar Street by half-time this afternoon.

It is hoped they will make an appearance on the pitch during the Cup game with Westfields.

Late last night they sent Bulls News a review of Day Five of their found-raising tour.

Riverside Stadium home of Middlesbrough was first visit of the day here for 08:30 signed item to follow once the season has started, Hartlepool United next stop presented with signed match ball outside the ground. Stadium of Light was next picture pitchside and presented with limited edition print of stadium signed by Mick McCarthy and team signed pennant. Over to St James Park home to Newcastle United taken pitchside and presented with a signed Peter Beardsley programme. Rather than use the satellite navigation Adrian followed Hadrian's Wall to Brunton Park home to Carlisle United presented with ball. Down the M6 to Deepdale home of Preston North End Deepdale the duck was off the menu so we were met by Gavin Ward and other first team players awaiting the bus to Watford given limited edition ball. Next stop Ewood Park home Blackburn Rovers tour of ground with Ronny Clayton former captain & FA Cup winner with Blackburn.

Over to Turf Moor and home of Burnley met by Steve Cottrell and presented with signed shirt and ball, over Rochdale and given 2 shirts, next Boundary Park home of Oldham Athletic and presented with pennant, over to Old Trafford supposedly "Theatre of Dreams" couldn't get into stadium but given signed Ryan Giggs photo, over to the blue half of Manchester arriving at the City of Manchester presented with limited edition key ring pitchside. Over to Bury quick photo and then to Blackpool's half built stadium.

We have finished early for the day; heading back to Old Trafford to stay at the Cricket Ground Lodge finally we get time for a well earned beer.


There will be an auction of the gifts received by the fans in a few weeks time. In the meantime here is how you can help with a donation:

Donating through this site http://www.justgiving.com/92footychallenge is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor them: St Michael's Hospice (Hereford) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.