Celebrities, former Leeds United stars and sporting legends came together for the fourth annual Elliot James Bransby Memorial Shield on Saturday (July 25).
Comedian Jon Richardson, actor Kyran Bowes, former Whites favourites Andy Couzens and Seb Carole, TV presenter Ben Shires and Britain's Got Talent winner Maxwell Thorpe were among the many familiar faces who took part at the John Charles Centre for Sport.
The annual charity match is held in memory of devoted Leeds United fan Elliot James Bransby , who died aged 30 in 2019. Since its launch, the event has raised thousands of pounds for good causes, with this year's proceeds supporting Martin House Children's Hospice.
Two teams went head-to-head, with Team Cherry, managed by Simon Grayson, Ellery Hanley MBE and Peter "Stix" Lockwood, taking on Team Clarke, managed by Howard Wilkinson OBE, Eddie Gray MBE and Neil Aspin. Team Cherry emerged victorious after another entertaining afternoon of football.
Here are 20 pictures from the day.
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Team Cherry and Team Clarke at the South Leeds Stadium. | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding
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Howard Wilkinson, who managed Team Clarke. | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding
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Peter "Stix" Lockwood and Howard Wilkinson | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding
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Presenter Christine Talbot presents a 1982 signed football as a raffle prize to John Herridge from Wetherby. | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding
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Team Cherry manager Neil Aspin. | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding
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Professional football freestyler Jay Rosa shows off his tricks. | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding