Edworthy to make bow for Greens Legends in charity match
MARC EDWORTHY has been lined up to make his Plymouth Argyle Legends debut later this month.
The former Pilgrims' defender, aged 36, will play in a game against a Hector Christie XI at Appledore FC on Sunday, October 25 (2pm).
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Edworthy, who played twice for League Two club Burton Albion earlier this season, was born in north Devon and started his career at Argyle.
He made a total of 83 appearances before being sold to Crystal Palace in June 1995.
Goalkeeper Peta Balac, 55, is also set to make his debut for Argyle Legends against the Hector Christie XI.
Balac played 41 times for the Pilgrims in the early 1970s before moving to South Africa.
Christie played semi-professional football in north Devon for many years.
All proceeds from the game against Argyle Legends will go to Christie's favourite charity, which aims to keep GM crops out of the United Kingdom.
Christie's XI will include former Leeds United, Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister.
Former long-serving Torquay United defender Kevin Hill will also line-up against Argyle Legends.
The match will take place at Marshford, the home ground of Appledore.
Admission will cost £5 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and under-16s.
Former Argyle manager John Hore, who was also Christie's boss at Torrington, will be attending the game.
Paul Hart, the secretary of Argyle Legends, is hoping to run a coach to take the team to Appledore, provided he can get 20 people to go along and watch.
Hart said: "The coach would leave Home Park at 10.45am, arriving back in Plymouth at approximately 7.30pm.
"The fare will be £20 per person or £17.50 for Argyle Legends members. This includes the match entrance fee.
"This is a unique opportunity to travel with the Legends team and meet former heroes."
For further information, email argylelegends@hotmail.com by Thursday.
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5 Comments
by Derrick, North Devon
Monday, October 19 2009, 1:42PM
“As the organiser I would like to set the record straight it is not a ego trip for Hector ,the game was organised after Hector lost the sight in one of eyes playing Football and it is a chance for the people of North Devon to say thanks for memories he has given them over the last twenty years and rather than pocket the money he has decided to give it to a charity that is close to his heart.”
by David, Blackpool
Wednesday, October 14 2009, 4:47PM
“Ian, I always find myself disagreeing with you about Paul Sturrock but this time you are spot on! I love the Argyle Legends concept (how can I become a member incidentally), but this is a fanatic's cause not a charity!! I'm disappointed the Legends have allowed themselves to be associate with this when there are so many other worthy causes to support...Devon Air Ambulance in addition to what Ian has already mentioned. Very disappointing!”
by ian, ivybridge
Wednesday, October 14 2009, 2:20PM
“I support all worthwhile charities Robert when the opportunity presents itself. I helped to fund raise over £1000 for MacMillan Nurses recently. My point is that keeping GM Crops out of the country does not come close to being worthwhile when compared with "proper" charities. Do you just like to argue with anything any one says ? Hector Christie is just on an ego trip and I hope no-one turns up ( apart from you of course )”
by Robert, Plymouth
Wednesday, October 14 2009, 11:05AM
“Ian,
If those charities are close to your heart then you need to consider doing something to help them.
In this case it's Hector Christie who is taking the trouble to put on the event so he gets to choose where the money goes. It seems reasonable to me.
As for Edworthy - one that got away as far as Argyle are concerned. If only we could have held on to him.”
by ian, ivybridge
Wednesday, October 14 2009, 9:22AM
“What a good cause ! Cancer Research - no ! MacMillan Nurses - no ! RNLI - no ! Lets raise money to keep out GM Crops ! What a joke !”