Tribute game for a legend

Sam Northeast is among a host of Kent cricketers who will don football boots to play in a charity match to honour Folkestone FC legend John Tredwell later this month. Tredwell, who died last year, chalked up more than 1,000 appearances for the old Folkestone Town between 1957 and 1989 and the memorial match has been organised by his son, Kent cricketer James, in conjunction with Invicta boss Neil Cugley. The game takes place at the Fullicks Stadium on Sunday, November 19 (noon kick-off) and will see a Tredders All-star Kent XI take on a Folkestone Select XI, drawn largely from players who have played under Cugley. Northeast is expected to be joined by county team-mates Tredwell, Daniel BellDrummond, Alex Blake, Adam Riley and Matt Hunn, with former pro footballers Andy Hessenthaler, Ian Hendon, Nicky Southall and Roland Edge helping to bolster the ranks. Among those lined up to play for the opposition are Mo Munden, Tim Dixon, Jeff Ross, Dave Arter, James Dryden, Paul Chambers and Tommy Warrilow. Admission is free, although donations will be taken. There will also be a raffle, proceeds being shared between the charities supported by James Tredwell during his testimonial season – Crohn’s and Colitis UK and the PCA Benevolent Fund. James is keen to hear from anyone who played with or under his father at Folkestone. Email kirsty@ treddytestimonial2017.co.uk