ONE of English football’s most iconic figures is making an appearance in Newquay to help support grassroots football.

An evening with Kevin Keegan will be held at the Atlantic Hotel on Friday, September 26 in aid of St Columb Major AFC.

Guests will enjoy a delicious three-course dinner, followed by an in-depth Q&A with former Ballon D’Or winner and Liverpool, Newcastle and England icon Kevin Keegan, hosted by Sky Sports presenter Dave Fulton.

The star-studded evening will include a charity auction and raffle with prizes up for grabs to boost the funds raised.

A spokesperson said: “Join us for a memorable night of football, fine dining, and fundraising with Kevin Keegan, in support of St Columb Major AFC.

“This special event promises great entertainment, laughter, and inspiration as we welcome one of English football’s most iconic figures.

“During his playing career, Kevin Keegan was one of the world’s best attacking midfielders, playing for the likes of Newcastle, Hamburg and the great Liverpool side of the Seventies.

“A prolific goal-scorer, Kevin terrorised defences with his extravagant skills and box-to-box engine and is the only English footballer to be crowned European Footballer of the Year twice, winning the Ballon d’Or in 1978 and 1979.

“In a glittering professional career Kevin scored an incredible 296 goals in 832 games in all, including 21 goals for England in 63 appearances. He made his name as a manager at Newcastle United, taking the club out of the doldrums to the Premier League, where he established the team at the top, bringing European football back to St James’ Park for the first time since the 70s.

“Briefly boss at Fulham before becoming boss of the England football team, he successfully led the national side to the Euro 2000 Finals, following a poor start to the qualification campaign under Glenn Hoddle.

“A superb and hilarious speaker, Kevin’s limitless supply of anecdotes always has guests in stitches, and he remains one of the game’s most colourful and entertaining characters.”

A spokesperson for St Columb Major AFC said: “We are a proud grassroots football club at the heart of the local community in mid-Cornwall.

“With a rich history built over many decades, the club has long provided opportunities for players of all ages to enjoy and develop their game in a supportive and passionate environment. Now they’re entering an exciting new chapter, both on and off the pitch, with a commitment to developing and improving the facilities available to the adult team, their fantastic youth teams, and the wider community who support them. Longer term, their vision is to transform the club’s pavilion into a vibrant community hub. A space that benefits everyone in the area. Funds raised from ‘An Evening with Kevin Keegan’ mark the first step on this important journey, and we’re incredibly grateful for people’s support in helping make it a reality.

“Don’t miss out on this exciting event. Tables are limited and demand is expected to be high.”

Tickets can be found at https://lnkd.in/eut9sFj7