Mr Crabtree returns to charm a new generation

If you’re a regular reader of The Angler’s Mail you’ll already have caught up with the exciting news announced today.  John Bailey last seen playing at Celtic v Man U – The Legends, UK angler, traveler, naturalist, writer, photographer, guide, presenter and lifetime fan of Mr. Crabtree will be appearing in a new TV series [...]

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Gerard Butler reminisces about playing for The Legends at Parkhead

Talking to Colin Paterson on the Richard Bacon show January 5th 2012, Gerard Butler reminisced about playing for  Celtic v Man U – The Legends on August 9th 2011. Click on the image below to listen to the interview… The full interview can be downloaded here for the next 30 days.

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Gary Speed – An absolute legend

It was only two months ago that Gary Speed gave freely of his time to support the John Hartson Foundation in The Legends game at Derby County FC. We felt honoured and privileged to have him join us and, in common with so many of the tributes shared since his tragic death, we saw a [...]

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McCoist and his pals get their boots on for K-Park spectacular

Rangers boss and long time supporter of the East Kilbride Community Trust, Ally McCoist, will be putting on his boots and running out for a star-studded game to celebrate the official opening of the K-Park Training Academy, Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride on Sunday, September 25th. Ally’s mother Jessie will be cutting the ribbon and [...]

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Take home a little of The Legends from the John Hartson Trophy

The Legends and their celebrity counterparts enjoyed a fun-filled night on Thursday 8th September and we’ve got an office full of shirts that emanate the aroma of the effort that went into a 90 minute thriller. If you’d like to own a little bit of The Legends history, bid now for an authentic match-worn shirt.  [...]

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A heartfelt THANK YOU!

Thanks to everyone for supporting our most recent game for the John Hartson Foundation at Pride Park.  We’ve got so many people to thank, so please bear with…. We must thank the Birmingham Community Gospel Choir for an inspired take on the anthems (gorgeous voices!),  The Establishment for creating a brilliant sound in the VIP [...]

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Bring your boots!

Play alongside The England Legends at Pride Park live on TV! Organisers of The Legends are inviting fans of Derby to live out their ultimate football fantasy and spend ten minutes playing alongside their heroes on the hallowed Pride Park turf. England and Wales legends face off on Thursday September 8th at 7.45 live on [...]

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Keep your shirt on!

Hartson looks to create ultimate ‘Derby’ match Striker John Hartson has called for football supporters of every colour to put aside club rivalries on Thursday September 8th and join him at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium to unite in the fight against Testicular Cancer. Hartson has asked fans attending The Legends: England v Wales for The [...]

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Think England – Think Wright!

When you think of sporting icons and England legends you’ll remember England International Ian Wright either as an awesome striker for Arsenal and Palace or as the most ebullient of England fans, unable to resist the urge to jump around the studio as he supported his national team. Either way, no one could ever deny [...]

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The John Hartson Foundation – what’s it all about?

The John Hartson Trophy on September 8th at Pride Park represents the 10th match for The Legends. As with all of our games the proceeds go to charity, in this case it’s the John Hartson Foundation, headed up by the ex Wales international and stalwart of Celtic, Arsenal, West Ham, Norwich, Wimbledon, WBA, Luton Town [...]

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