Football fanatics gathered at the Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham for a sports dinner hosted by Altrincham FC. Around 145 guests attended the evening to raise money for both the club and St Ann’s Hospice, who recently launched their ‘Hospice in the Community’ project in Trafford.

Special guest for the evening was ex-Southampton and England player, turned Sky Sports pundit, Matt le Tissier. Entertainment was provided by comedian Josh Daniels.

The auction, which raised around £2,000, included signed boots from Robin Van Persie and Vincent Kompany, a Wayne Rooney signed print and a Tiger Woods picture.