Lawrenson guest at Sheffield dinner to raise cash for two charities

Former Liverpool and Ireland international Mark Lawrenson lines up with referee legends Keith Hackett and Mark Halsey for a star-studded sporting dinner next month.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Jun 2016, 06:21 BST

Updated 13th Jun 2016, 11:58 BST

A jubilant Rangers FC after winning the inaugural Youdan Trophy final at Bramall Lane last year

The dinner aims to raise cash for the Children’s Hospital Charity and local youth housing charity Roundabout.

Lawrenson has been a high profile supporter of the Youdan Trophy and was in the city earlier this year encouraging local businesses to back the event.

The dinner is at Sheffield’s Holiday Inn on Thursday, July 14. Tables of 10 cost £300 and include three course meal. To book phone 0114 262 2124 or email [email protected]. Keith Hackett, director of tournament organisers You-Are-The-Ref.com, said: “Our dinner proved hugely popular last year and raised a bumper amount for the Children’s Hospital Charity.”

The Youdan Trophy will be played in from August 1 -5 with group games at Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park and the Warminster Road. Free tickets for the finals are available from www.youdantrophy.com