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ZOLA TO STAR AT ADAMS PARK

Posted on: Thu 08 Apr 2010

Gianfranco Zola and Teddy Sheringham are among the stars due to appear at Wycombe next month when a team of Premier League legends takes on an ex-Wanderers XI in a charity match in memory of former Blues boss Mike Keen.

To mark the first anniversary of Mike's death at the age of 69, his son Kevin has brought together some of the top names of the Premier league era to face Wycombe legends from the days of Martin O'Neill.

The game - the Mike Keen Charity Cup - will be played at Adams Park on Thursday, April 15^th (k.o.7.45pm) and all proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

The game is being played in memory of Mike Keen

Kevin, who made history as Wycombe's youngest ever player on his debut at the age of 15, told wwfc.com: "My dad was very proud of his roots in High Wycombe. He was born and bred in the town, got married there and lived in the area all his life.

"A lot of people will remember him for his coaching involvement with local schools and youth football and for the friendly welcome he gave when he was running his sports shop in the town. I hope to see as many of them as possible on April 15^th."

Now a respected member of the coaching staff at West Ham, Kevin has used his extensive contacts to pull together a star studded X1 who will play a team of ex-Wanderers' legends managed by Keith Scott.

Said Kevin: "I'd like to thank Steve Hayes and the board of Wycombe Wanderers for their help in arranging this game. My dad always wanted football to be fun, skilful and entertaining and I hope that the game on April 15^th will be all of those things."

Mike never severed his links with the town in a playing career that saw him make over 700 appearances for Queens Park Rangers, Watford and Luton Town. He was captain of the Q.P.R. team that won the League Cup and the old Third Division title in the mid-1960's.

When his playing career ended, Mike enjoyed success in his four years as manager of Wanderers, winning the Isthmian League title and guiding the club to the semi-finals of the F.A. Trophy. He also had spells as manager of Watford, Northampton Town and Marlow.

We're hoping that there'll be a big turn out in honour of such a wonderful man and in aid of such a good cause so make a note in your diaries for April 15^th.

Ticket prices:

Adults: £10

Concessions: £1

Call 01494 441118 to book your tickets.