Scarborough Footballing legends will be returning to the town today for the annual Legends match at the Flamingo Land Stadium
The game sees former Scarborough FC players take on the Athletic team and is part of the Scarborough Community Sports day.
The football club will also be revealing the name of the new club mascot.
Striker - Chris Tate - is one of the legends taking to the pitch today.
CU Scarborough, Scarborough Athletic and Everyone Active are teaming up to run the Community Sports Day from 9am to 6pm.
The Sports Day is open to all and there will be a mini football tournament along with a series of family-friendly activities on the pitch. There will also be a kids’ disco, face painting, market stalls, competitions and much more.
Paddy Miller is one of the returning legends, he's looking forward to the day.
The schedule for the day is
9am - 11am
Junior tournament (organised by Coventry University)
10.45am
Gates open
11am - 11.45am
Free disco with Paddy & Nicky (from This is the Coast Radio) next to new club shop
11.45am - 1.30pm
Free on pitch activities with Scarborough Footgolf and SAFC academy coaches
12pm
Clubhouse, bar and club shop open
12pm - 2pm
This is the Coast will be broadcast live from the ground
2.30 - 4.30pm
Legends’ match
3.15pm
Revealing the name & winner of our new SeaPup Mascot
4.30pm - 5pm
Raffle draw in the clubhouse & chance to meet the Legends
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