Newton Aycliffe Youth Football Club again packed out the Big Club for their 3rd Annual Sportsman Evening. Over 200 people came along to support this fundraiser and see guest speaker Paul Merson.
Paul was very open about his history of addiction to drink and gambling, but explained that he had left that all behind and was enjoying a new career working for Sky Sports.
He told many interesting stories about his playing days at Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Walsall which held the attention of an appreciative audience.
Before leaving Paul held a Q&A session and signed autographs as well as posing in Photos with everyone who asked. A great comedian rounded off the night before the fundraising was finally added to with an auction of footballs and T shirts signed by Paul Merson.
Newton Aycliffe Youth FC would like to thank everyone who supported the event and the Big Club for the use of their concert room which will help continue providing affordable football for everyone

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