Friday, February 18, 2005

I can't wait to play with my Red heroes


John Aldridge

By Rob Brady, Liverpool Echo

KOP hero John Aldridge is relishing playing alongside the Liverpool stars he used to worship as a young fan.

Aldo is among five of the club's greatest goalscorers returning to Anfield to take part in a charity game.

Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler will also pull on the famous red shirt once again to raise money for survivors of the Asian tsunami.

Aldridge said: "There are some great ex- Liverpool players involved. It is always a privilege to meet them, but especially to play alongside them.

"Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan are two heroes of mine. And it will be great to play at Anfield. I never thought I would get the chance again."

Alan Hansen, Bruce Grobbelaar, John Barnes and Terry McDermott have also signed up to the 22-man squad.

Roy Evans and Jason McAteer with a shirt advertising the Tsunami Soccer Aid game at Anfield

The March 27 match (kick-off 4pm) will see the Liverpool legends pitted against a team of celebrities including singer Brian McFadden, Westlife ' s Nicky Byrne, Eastenders star Shane Richie and Leicester rockers Kasabian.

The teams will be managed by former Red Roy Evans and Southampton boss Harry Redknapp.

The tsunami soccer aid event has been organised by Tranmere's ex-Liverpool star Jason McAteer, who has promised more big names are in the pipeline.

He said: "We have had celebrities calling us wanting to play in this game."

Tickets go on sale from February 28, the day after the Reds' Carling Cup final clash with Chelsea.

They will be available from the Liverpool FC ticket office, by telephone on 0870 220 0056 or at www.liverpoolfc.tv. They will also be on sale from Tranmere Rovers.

Ticket prices are £15 for adults, £10 for over 65s and disabled fans, and £5 for under 16s.