Former Sunderland, Newcastle and Middlesbrough stars reunite for Show Racism the Red Card
Sunderland, Newcastle United and Middlesbrough legends will face off in a charity golf tournament for Show Racism the Red Card.
Sunderland legends Gary Bennett, Kevin Phillips and Peter Reid are to unite to take part in a special event to mark the 30th anniversary of leading anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card.
The former Black Cats trio have entered into a Ryder Cup-style golf tournament to be held at Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club near Durham next month. Reid will captain a Black Cats team as they face off against Chris Hughton’s Newcastle and Viv Anderson’s Middlesbrough before the three captains take part in a special Question and Answer session at the end of the evening and after dinner, which will be hosted by Sky TV’s Johnny Phillips.
John Anderson will star for Newcastle along with Steve Howey, John Beresford and Shola Ameobi and Dean Gordon, Gary Pallister and Brian Deane will be in the Boro team hoping to come out on top in what will surely be a competitive event. Businesses, organisations or golf clubs who sign up for the Show Racism the Red Card Legends Golf Day will be allocated a star from the list and organisers have confirmed further additions are expected to be named in the coming weeks.
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Entry fee for three golfers, to play alongside a footballer in a four-ball, including competition entry, pre-golf refreshments and a three course dinner have been set at £1000 for three players and dinner tickets only are priced at £75 per person or £600 for a table of ten.
Show Racism the Red Card chief executive, Ged Grebby, said: "We are delighted that so many players and managers associated with the North-East's big three clubs have agreed to participate in our 30th anniversary golf day and dinner. Not only will it be a great day out for golfers and non-golfers alike, but we hope that the format will encourage a bit of friendly competition. And we hope to raise plenty of money to help in our work of educating the next generation about racism and how to counter it." For more information on Show Racism the Red Card and their work, click here.
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