A memorial football match has been played in memory of two Burnham-On-Sea football legends, raising almost £2,000 for charity.
The John McErlain x11 won 7-3 against the Luke Buckingham x11 when the fixture was held at Burnham United on Saturday 25th May, raising funds for Bloodwise, which funds research into blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Burnham Utd’s Ross McErlain told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “This game was set up to remember two fantastic men who had a huge passion for football and did a lot for their respective football communities.”
“We were really pleased with the outcome, we’d like to thank everyone who attended and were so generous. The final amount raised is looking to be about £2,000. The game was won 7-3 by the McErlain x11.”
He added: “John McErlain coached numerous Burnham Utd junior teams before eventually managing the men’s first team. He also held many jobs at the club behind the scenes.”
“Luke Buckingham played as a goalkeeper professionally and semi-professionally, coached at Bridgwater College Academy where he earned the role of goalkeeper coach for England schools and left a legacy for the college’s sport that will never be forgotten.”
The game raised money for Bloodwise, helping towards the already huge total of over £90,000 that’s already been raised.
Photos: The weekend fundraising football match (Photos: Mo Hunt)
