Allan Gilliver at the Legends match between the Bantams and Leeds at Silsden last year. _(Image: Linda Gartland)_
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SILSDEN AFC begin their pre-season away to Barnoldswick Town on Tuesday, July 8, but two days prior, they are hosting a special match.
The Cobbydalers’ Regal Interiors Stadium is the venue for Bradford City Legends versus Leeds United Legends, in what is now becoming annual event.
The game on Sunday, July 6 is in aid of former Bantams player Allan Gilliver’s chosen dementia charities.
Striker Allan had two spells at City during the 1970s, then spent his later years in football performing a variety of roles at the club, including groundsman and commercial manager, before retiring in 2007.
Sadly, Allan discovered he had dementia in 2013, but he is leaving a lasting legacy, with fundraising matches and memory walks being created in the aftermath of his diagnosis, raising thousands of pounds for charities like the Alzheimer’s Society.
Allan, who turned 80 last August, is as big a football fan as they come, and likes to attend the Legends matches in his honour as much as he can.
Gary Jones on the ball for the Bantams Legends against Leeds last summer at Silsden. _(Image: Linda Gartland)_
The likes of James Hanson, Gary Jones and Filipe Morais will be playing for the Bantams Legends in the game at Silsden.
The match will kick off at 2pm on Sunday, July 6, costing £6 for adults and £3 for children.
Fans have been kindly asked to pay their entry fee at the turnstiles on the day.