Memorial game tribute to Chris

FITTING tribute . . . Chris McManus

FOOTBALL fans will celebrate the life of murdered Royton hostage Chris McManus at a memorial game at Boundary Park.

Latics legend David Eyres and former Preston midfielder Lee Cartwright will captain teams made up of the 28-year-old’s family and friends.

Chris, a lifelong Latics fan, was killed on March 8 after being taken hostage in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria in May, 2011.

The Match 4 Mac takes place on Thursday, May 17, kick off 7pm.

Entry is £5 on the door and there will be a raffle draw at half time with all money raised going to Amnesty International.

Players will wear special Latics shirts — each with Mac on the back — for the match. Shirts worn by David Eyres and Lee Cartwright will be raffled off.