Post by Macmoish on Dec 30, 2010 10:29:37 GMT
Another Ailing Former Player: Man Citys Neil Young
I remember his Cup-winning goal vs Leicester in 1969
Manchester Evening News
Scarf tribute to ill Manchester City legend Neil YoungDecember 30, 2010
Manchester City are planning a fitting tribute to seriously ill legend Neil Young when they face Leicester in the FA Cup third round next week.
‘Nelly’ was the man whose famous left peg sank the Foxes when the two teams met in the Wembley final of the competition in 1969.
But he was recently diagnosed with terminal Cancer, and the Blues have decided to pay tribute to the legend by dedicating the match to him, and producing 3,000 red and black scarves.
That marks the striped change kit which the Blues wore in their last FA Cup triumph, and all money raised from the sale of the scarves will be split between Neil himself and the Cecilia Centre Cancer unit at Wythenshawe Hospital which has been treating him.
Anyone buying as ticket for the Leicester game will be given a voucher entitling them to a scarf from the City Store, where they will be asked to make a donation to the Neil Young Appeal.
Neil has been overwhelmed with messages of support and sympathy from City fans all over the world, says his friend and supporters club charities officer Alex Channon.
Said Alex: “Neil is really not well at the moment and he has now developed a deep vein thrombosis in that famous left leg, for which he needs daily treatment.
“But he and his wife Carmen really appreciate all the cards and messages of support that are still coming in for them.
“You can send cards or letters to myself which I will forward to Neil and Carmen – my address is Penalty Spot, 11 Thirlmere Avenue, Swinton, Manchester M27 5XD.”
Anyone wishing to make donations to the appeal can do so through Paypal on the supporters club website at www.mcfcsc.com
menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1404000_scarf_tribute_to_ill_manchester_city_legend_neil_young
I remember his Cup-winning goal vs Leicester in 1969
Manchester Evening News
Scarf tribute to ill Manchester City legend Neil YoungDecember 30, 2010
Manchester City are planning a fitting tribute to seriously ill legend Neil Young when they face Leicester in the FA Cup third round next week.
‘Nelly’ was the man whose famous left peg sank the Foxes when the two teams met in the Wembley final of the competition in 1969.
But he was recently diagnosed with terminal Cancer, and the Blues have decided to pay tribute to the legend by dedicating the match to him, and producing 3,000 red and black scarves.
That marks the striped change kit which the Blues wore in their last FA Cup triumph, and all money raised from the sale of the scarves will be split between Neil himself and the Cecilia Centre Cancer unit at Wythenshawe Hospital which has been treating him.
Anyone buying as ticket for the Leicester game will be given a voucher entitling them to a scarf from the City Store, where they will be asked to make a donation to the Neil Young Appeal.
Neil has been overwhelmed with messages of support and sympathy from City fans all over the world, says his friend and supporters club charities officer Alex Channon.
Said Alex: “Neil is really not well at the moment and he has now developed a deep vein thrombosis in that famous left leg, for which he needs daily treatment.
“But he and his wife Carmen really appreciate all the cards and messages of support that are still coming in for them.
“You can send cards or letters to myself which I will forward to Neil and Carmen – my address is Penalty Spot, 11 Thirlmere Avenue, Swinton, Manchester M27 5XD.”
Anyone wishing to make donations to the appeal can do so through Paypal on the supporters club website at www.mcfcsc.com
menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1404000_scarf_tribute_to_ill_manchester_city_legend_neil_young