A fitting tribute to Chappy

LEGEND . . . Les Chapman.

TICKETS are selling fast for Les Chapman’s tribute game, at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park Stadium on Sunday.

Sixty four-year-old Chronicle columnist Chapman was born in Royton and over two periods from 1966-1978, made 263 appearances for Athletic and scored 20 goals in seven years .

He went on to make 749 appearances as a player during a 21-year career, with spells at Huddersfield, San Jose, Stockport, Bradford, Rochdale and Preston.

Chapman managed Stockport and Preston before in 1992 taking on his current position - kit manager for Manchester City.

Still one of the most popular characters in the City camp, Chapman’s special game will feature former City stars such as Shaun Goater, Paul Dickov, Patrick Vieira, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Andy Morrison, Jeff and Jim Whitley, Willie Donachie, Asa Hartford, Andy Dibble and Darren Huckerby.

The teams will be managed by Joe Royle and Brian Horton

Chapman said: “It’s really fabulous that such a lot of great players have said they’re going to be coming and playing on Sunday. It’s a humbling experience and should be a lot of fun.”

A limited number of unreserved tickets is available for the game - check www.mcfc.co.uk