Legend George opens museum

HATTERS legend George Haigh turned 102 at the weekend and marked the occasion by officially opening the new Stockport County Museum.

The ex-RAF man is one of the oldest surviving professional footballers in the world, having made his pro debut for the Hatters in 1936.

George said: “The Museum is wonderful and I can’t speak highly enough about Stockport County, the volunteers and the way the club is being run now. The Museum will attract youngsters to the club, which can only be a good thing.”

County’s Legends Lounge will be open to visitors, including school parties, to enjoy displays of memorabilia and artefacts from the club’s long and proud history. It was officially launched by fans’ group Help the Hatters, who have spent months redecorating and refurbishing the Legends Lounge to create the new facility.

County Chairman Richard Park said: “We are so grateful to Help the Hatters for their efforts in giving the Legends Lounge a new lease of life. We cannot think of any better way to make this space available to as many people as possible. We look forward to welcoming County supporters, local residents and fans of other clubs into Edgeley Park to see the Museum. ”