If you're after an extra special Christmas present for the Everton fan in your life this year, why not gift them the ultimate fan experience, the chance to play on the hallowed Goodison Park turf!
Everton FC have once again teamed up with Football Aid to offer fans the unique opportunity play at Goodison Park in 2015, and with proceeds from the game going to club nominated charities it won’t just be your loved ones who benefit this Xmas either.
Football Aid offers the perfect present for the football daft family member - the unique opportunity to experience a matchday in the same way the likes of Leighton Baines, Kevin Mirallas, Romelu Lukaku and co do every other week. Players will get the chance to pull on their very own exclusive personalised Everton replica shirt in the official changing rooms, experience the thrill of walking down the tunnel to the sound of a cheering crowd and step out onto the hallowed turf proudly sporting their full kit and represent The Toffees in a never to be forgotten 90 minutes of football!
To add to that, the matches at Goodison Park have also been supported by a host of fantastic Everton legends in recent years, with the likes of David Weir, Anders Limpar, Matthew Jackson, Football Aid Ambassadors Pat Nevin and Stuart Barlow (and many more) all lending their extra special support by playing alongside or managing the fans on their big day.
Securing your position couldn’t be easier, just visit www.footballaid.com and choose the Everton game and then you’ll have two Fixed Price options: Option 1: Buy Now - Book your place with a one off payment, or Option 2: Sponsored to Play - Pay a non-refundable £100 deposit for your place, then pay the remaining balance anytime before Fri 30th Jan 2015.
Everton fan Carl Osgathorp took part in 2014 and told Football Aid about his experience after the event:
“So difficult to put into words what you and the Football Aid team have done for me in achieving a dream and making it come true. I would also like to thank the team for talking us through where the money is going and on such great causes. Going back to the football it was an honour to play with Jamie Milligan and play against legend David Weir."
Additionally, for the first time ever we're delighted to announce we'll be hosting an England International match at Everton's Goodison Park in 2015. With EFC players like Baines, Jagielka, Stones and Barkley all starring for the 3 Lions at the moment, we felt this would be the perfect way to celebrate the club's excellent links with the England team. The National Anthem will be played before kick-off and both teams will be wearing the official National Home (White) and Away (Red) kits, so this event's sure to have a special atmosphere and is not to be missed!
So if you're keen to surprise the Everton and England fan on your gift list with a unique Christmas present this year or maybe you fancy treating yourself instead, why not visit www.footballaid.com and book a place today! Alternatively if you’d like any additional information you can call Football Aid on tel: 0131 220 5999, e-mail: info@footballaid.com, post on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/footballaid or send a tweet to @FootballAid.
Since forming in 2001 Football Aid have allowed over 15,300 football fans the chance to Live the Dream in 578 matches all over the UK, while raising over £2.1M for charity. The unique concept was the brainchild of businessman and Football Aid Chairman Craig Paterson and funds raised from this year's event will benefit the work of a charitable project nominated by Everton in the Community, as well as projects nominated by Football Aid’s parent charity Field of Dreams.