Peter Schmeichel of Manchester United celebrates victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League semi-final in April 1999. The Red Devils went on to win the competition
Peter Schmeichel of Manchester United celebrates victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League semi-final in April 1999. The Red Devils went on to win the competition
One of football’s ‘best ever’ goalkeepers is to appear at Grimsby Auditorium this autumn. Peter Schmeichel was between the sticks for Manchester United in the ‘glory days’ of the 1990s when he built up a reputation as arguably ‘one the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history’ during a famous run of title wins.
The Dane is set to appear at the venue at a special event presented by Nor-Lait Promotions. Schmeichel will take part in a ‘live and unscripted interview’ on Saturday, October 11 when he’ll be sharing ‘plenty of stories’ about his incredible football career.
The event will be an unmissable night for fans and promises to be ‘a memorable experience to be part of’. Simon North is the director of event operations at Nor-Lait sporting events Ltd and has "put the show together".
Simon has been involved in organising numerous appearances by sporting stars with top names in the mix including one featuring professional boxer Tyson Fury. Other stars such as Ryan Giggs and Bryan Robson have appeared at previous events.
Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel celebrate with the trophy after Manchester United's victory over Liverpool in the 1996 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium (Image: Getty Images)
Simon said: “I put on these events in different venues across the country, I put the show together and anyone can purchase a ticket and attend. Tickets range from £35 - £350 depending on the experience, some tickets offer signed memorabilia, meet and greet or professional photo with the star guest.
“There’s VIP or standard type tickets, this will be the first one with Peter Schmeichel who’s coming over especially as he lives abroad. Peter is arguably one the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history. Next year, we have Robbie Fowler coming to Grimsby."
Simon is a big Grimsby Town fan at heart and also shared a few thoughts on , in which he feels "there could be an upset".
He said: “Being a Grimsby fan - and we’ve beaten Liverpool before so anything could happen. That’s football, it’s a funny game.”
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