Everton legend Joe Royle was the guest of honour as Ormskirk FC raised more than £2,500 towards funding their club's new junior teams and he was delighted to do so.
Big Joe was the star attraction at last Saturday's "An Evening with Joe Royle" gala event, which was attended by 200 people at Goodison. Money raised will go towards the purchase of kits, equipment and training accessories, as well as league fees, pitch fees and the essential day-to-day running costs.
Organiser Kevin Duffy said: 'Big Joe was more than happy to shake hands, stand for photographs and sign autographs all night and he made sure he took the time to speak to everyone in the room. He was a true gentleman.'
'The evening has been hailed as a massive success by all who attended, raising over £2500 for the club, which is absolutely fantastic for us.
'I honestly can't thank Joe enough for coming along and sharing his stories with us all, he was fantastic to be around and kept the room entertained, telling his tales from his time as a player and manager at Everton. It was a fantastic evening.'
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