Tuesday, March 08, 2005

BBC SPORT : Liverpool legends in tsunami game

Although headlined as if it were a brand-new story, the following report from the BBC contains the latest info on who's going to playing in the Easter Tsunami benefit game at Anfield.

BBC SPORT | Football | Liverpool legends in tsunami game: "Liverpool legends in tsunami game

A team of Liverpool legends will play a tsunami fundraiser against a celebrity side at Anfield.

Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Alan Hansen, John Barnes and Ian Rush are just a few of the names to have been confirmed for the match.

Roy Evans will take charge of the Liverpool team, while Harry Redknapp will manage the celebrities, who include Bryan McFadden and Kasabian.

The match takes place on 27 March 2005 and tickets are on sale now.

In addition to the match, there are numerous activities planned for the day and the organisers are hopeful of a large turn out.

Liverpool (confirmed so far): Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen, John Barnes, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Jason McAteer, David Johnson, Ian Rush, John Aldridge, Phil Thompson, Neil Ruddock, Bruce Grobbelaar.

Celebrities (confirmed so far): Bryan McFadden, Nicky Byrne, (Westlife), Kasabian, Shane Ritchie, Ralph Little, Harvey (So Solid Crew), John Regis, Niall Quinn. "