Tigers' shirt auction in Gary's memory
YOUNG soccer players are auctioning off a "priceless" signed Castleford Tigers shirt in memory of football coach Gary McManus
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The Knottingley 39-year-old – a coach, manager, chairman, player and physio at Kellingley Welfare FC – died after a heart attack in February.
Ackworth Junior FC stars and volunteers have organised a raffle to raise £1,500 for the father-of-four's family, and are also putting a special Tigers' shirt, signed by last season's promotion-winning squad, under the hammer.
The Ackworth club's founder and coach Dave Roughley said: "This shirt is priceless to die-hard Tigers fans and we hope it gives our fundraising a boost.
"We've had several raffle pledges but the shirt is worth too much to be included in that.
"Hopefully lots of people will support our fundraising in memory of Gary, who put his life into football."
The Tigers' shirt was donated by Castleford firm 2Bees.
To donate a raffle prize, or for more details, call Dave Roughley on 0795 606 0044.
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