Help a life today @ www.oxfam.org.uk Celtic Legends v Manchester United Legends playing to raise donations for the Oxfam East Africa Drought Appeal Celtic and Man U Legends players thanked fans for their amazing support during Oxfam’s East Africa appeal match at Celtic Park, as the total raised from the game is revealed to be more than £300000, and still counting. With cheers from the 55000 fans who packed Celtic Park still ringing in their ears, the players – from hat-trick hero Henrik Larsson to Holywood heartthrob Gerard Butler – also take away the message that football isn’t just for fun, but it can also make a real difference to people’s lives, raising money for desperately needed essentials, such as water, food, shelter and livestock in East Africa. The Legends match saw former players from Manchester United and Celtic joining a host of celebrities for a fiercely contested match which ended Celtic Legends 5 – Manchester United Legends 2. Former Celtic player John Kennedy, whose career was cut short by injury, kindly donated his share of the gate receipts from last night’s testimonial match to Oxfam’s East Africa Appeal. Other funds were raised through donations on the night, SMS text messages from the audience watching at home, online donations through the Oxfam website, and a charity auction. Wales striker and Celtic legend John Hartson said:”Playing in a football match like last night’s is a pleasure and a privilege; playing on the winning team well that’s even …
