FOOTBALLERS will take to the field to honour a popular ex-player who died at the age of 26.
The Tyne Valley community of Haydon Bridge was rocked by the death of Stu Sim in July.
It is understood he took his own life, and his family responded by launching an online campaign to raise awareness of mental health.
Now Stu’s brother Phil has announced details of the Stu Sim Memorial Match, which will take place at Haydon Bridge’s Low Hall Park ground, on Sunday, in aid of the mental health charity MIND.
Phil, who works as a teaching assistant at Shaftoe Trust Academy, is also the manager of the Haydon Bridge Social Club FC, which is preparing to begin the new season in Division One of the Hexham & District Sunday League.
The match will see Phil’s side take on a Stu XI, featuring a host of players who Stu played alongside during his days as a junior player at Haydon Bridge United.
Phil said: “It will be a great occasion where we will hopefully raise a good amount of money for the MIND charity.”
Phil thanked local businessman Brian Welch, and UK Industrial Tapes who have sponsored a special commemorative kit for the day.
The match will kick off at 10.30am.
To donate visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stusim
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