Jersey Bulls announce ceremonial match against Manchester United Legends at Springfield

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Wes Brown, Danny Simpson, Clayton Blackmore and Keith Gilliespie are all due to play in the ceremonial match. Credit: PA Images / ITV Channel

Jersey Bulls will welcome Manchester United to Springfield Stadium this summer.

A Bulls Select XI will face off against a team of United Legends on Saturday 6 July.

The Red Devils' side will feature several former international players from the eighties, nineties and noughties.

Former England international defender and double Champions League winner Wes Brown will feature as part of the Legends' team with Sammy McIlroy, who made 342 appearances for the Red Devils during the 1970s and early 1980s, also signed up to play.

Other confirmed players include Clayton Blackmore, Keith Gillespie, Lee Martin, Danny Simpson and Chris Eagles with more to be announced.

Opportunities are available for fans to manage both teams or even play in the match with a gala dinner planned for after the final whistle.

Kick-off is at 2pm on Saturday 6 July.

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