Northern footballing hero David Eyres will be honoured with a testimonial game which will feature some famous faces. The game will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 1st at 3:00pm. and will be billed as Latics Legends v Celebrity XI. Eyres has close to 800 games under his belt in a career that has taken him on a tour of the north of England. He began at Blackpool at the 'old' age of 25 and has also starred at Burnley, Preston and finally Oldham.Now 42, he will be guest of honour when the Latics legends entertain the celebrities. Joe Royle will manage the Latics team which includes Iain Dowie (Crystal Palace), Andy Ritchie (Barnsley), Frankie Bunn (Manchester City), Paul Murray (Carlisle United) and other surprise guest players. David Moyes will manage the celebrity team which will be made up of ex-footballers, TV and music stars as well as top comedians.
Eyresey said, "I've been very lucky to have been able to remain playing football at a decent level for such a long time and people never seem to stop reminding me of that! I've enjoyed so many memorable moments, but I reckon this benefit game will be a simply unforgettable day, not just for myself and my family, but for all those people who have shaped my path along the way. It will be fantastic to see so many old friends and colleagues, but I am also equally looking to seeing many familiar faces amongst the supporters. Fans seem to have taken to me wherever I have been as a player and I'm hoping as many of them as possible will be able to attend a game I am already so excited about. And before anyone asks I have still have no intentions of hanging up my boots and am hoping for another contract this summer."