Source: Team_Talk
Treble memories to boost Sport Relief
Manchester United fans might be wallowing in self-pity just now - but they will be able to turn the clock back to happier times next month.[LNB] In conjunction with Sport Relief and the club's charitable arm, the Manchester United Foundation, United Relief Live: The Big Red Family Day Out will feature six members of the famous 1999 Treble-winning squad, who will be part of the Red Devils line-up that takes on 'The Rivals', a team partly composed of players drawn from United's traditional rivals.[LNB]Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who scored the injury-time winner against Bayern Munich in the Nou Camp, will line up alongside Jaap Stam, Ronny Johnsen, Denis Irwin and strike duo Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole.[LNB]As he never scored at Old Trafford during his illustrious playing career, Ian Rush will be hoping for better luck on Saturday, May 1 when he figures alongside former Liverpool team-mate John Barnes and ex-England defender Des Walker.[LNB]Compered by TV presenters Kirsty Gallagher and Anita Rani, the game forms the centrepiece of a unique day at Old Trafford, which will include a performance from legendary singer Tony Christie.[LNB]The Saturdays, The Hoosiers and Tinchy Stryder - who will be one of the celebrities in the United side - will also be performing, although the match itself, to be refereed by Graham Poll, is the obvious attraction.[LNB]"The quality of the acts playing and the fact it is a Bank Holiday should help give the occasion a real family atmosphere," said Solskjaer.[LNB]Tickets are priced from £15 for adults, £5 for children and are on sale now at sportrelief.com, manutd.com or 0161 868 8000.
