Shepshed Dynamo announce testimonial fixture for record appearance-maker

Prenderville first joined Dynamo in 2015 and has since “demonstrated a level of dedication and commitment that is rarely seen in football”, say the club.  

His loyalty and consistency were etched into club history in April 2023 when he surpassed Lee McGlinchey’s long-standing appearance record of 255 games to become Shepshed’s all-time leading appearance holder. 

He has now featured more than 340 times in black and white.

To mark his achievements, a special fixture will take place between the current Dynamo squad and a Select squad of past players, managed by former boss Damion Beckford-Quailey.

The game will take place on Sunday 3 May.

Fixture to double up as fundraiser for Prenderville's daughter

The club have also confirmed that they will combine the testimonial fixture with an opportunity to support Prenderville family as they raise funds for his daughter Rosie.

Rosie, a fiercely independent, courageous and truly inspiring four-year-old, has already faced more challenges than most do in a lifetime.

Years of scans, blood tests and medical appointments have shaped her early life, yet she continues to meet every hurdle with the biggest smile and a personality that lights up every room.

Rosie has been diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay, affecting her muscle control and movement, particularly in her legs. Everyday activities many of us take for granted - standing, walking and balancing - are significant challenges for Rosie.

Despite this, she is making remarkable progress. She is beginning to walk short distances independently and continues to grow stronger through ongoing physiotherapy and incredible support at home and school.

In 2025, the family began exploring Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) - a life-changing surgery that could reduce tightness in Rosie’s lower limbs, improve her mobility, strengthen her muscles and give her the best possible chance of long-term independence. Rosie has been accepted as a strong candidate, with surgery provisionally scheduled for May/June 2026.

While medical specialists agree that SDR would be hugely beneficial, Rosie sadly does not meet the NHS’s strict funding criteria. 

Determined to give her every opportunity, the family have begun fundraising to cover the cost of surgery and essential private physiotherapy to maximise her recovery.

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