Derby duo to bridge city divide!

Former Manchester United defender David May and ex-Manchester City striker Shaun Goater are putting old rivalries aside to come together for the EVO-STIK NPL First Division North club's 'A Manchester Derby Dinner' next month.

Taking place at Flixton Golf Club on Friday 24 February, the event is being by compered John Stiles, son of World Cup winner Nobby, with tickets now on sale priced at £30.

May, now 46, ended his playing career at Bacup Borough after spending six years at Blackburn Rovers before moving on to Manchester United where he collected numerous trophies in a nine-year spell at Old Trafford.

Goater, also 46, was most recently the assistant manager of New Mills in 2015. The Bermudian international, pictured, is best known for his five year spell and 84 goals at City after starting out in the youth team set-up Manchester United before moving on to Rotherham United and Bristol City.

After leaving City in 2003 and finishing as the club's top scorer for four consecutive seasons, Goater had spells with Reading, Coventry City and Southend United before bringing his 20 year playing career to an end in 2006 when he retired. In 2003 he was awarded an MBE for services to sport and young people in Bermuda.

For more information and tickets contact Dave Law on 07772 287086

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