Gary Neville to visit Aberdeen as Man Utd legend set to attend Denis Law Trust evening

Ruaraidh Britton

22 November 2024 at 6:46 am·2-min read

The Man United icon won eight Premier League titles under former Dons boss Sir Alex Ferguson — -Credit: (Image: Getty)

Manchester United legend Gary Neville will be the guest speaker at an Aberdeen charity's dinner on Friday.

On the 60th anniversary of Denis Law's coveted Ballon d'Or success, the 2024 Denis Law Legacy Trust Fundraising Dinner returns to the prestigious Marcliffe Hotel and Spa.

The 'Class of '92' member, Foundation 92 co-founder and Sky Sports commentator will join tonight's proceedings alongside host Alex Fleming, award-winning comedian Eric Davidson and key figures from Denis Law Legacy Trust.

The event is taking place in a bid to raise vital funds in aid of the Trust’s free-to-access programmes and activities that support and empower young people to thrive.

Also taking place during the evening will be Denis Law Legacy Trust’s much anticipated Live Auction with two unique, money cannot buy, experiences:

Two people to join Sir Alex Ferguson as guests at Old Trafford for a match of his choosing - Spring of 2025. Includes all the hospitality in the directors’ lounge and meal seated with Sir Alex at his personal table. Includes champagne and canapés on arrival, a 4-course menu and luxury seating in the Director’s Box at Old Trafford.

Play a 5-a-side football match against the Class of '92 - such as; Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs. (Maximum squad size of eight.) Includes overnight accommodation, dinner, lunch and breakfast at Hotel Football.

Also not to be missed, is the Trust’s online Silent Auction which features a range of limited-edition items, experiences and sports memorabilia.

The Silent Auction is open to all and will conclude at 23:30 on the night of the Annual Fundraising Dinner. Register for the online Silent Auction here.

Denis Law Legacy Trust is a registered charity that operates and delivers a number of free to access programmes and positive destination activities for young people in Aberdeen.

Primarily through Streetsport, the charity’s flagship programme which is run in partnership with Robert Gordon University, Denis Law Legacy Trust aims to reduce instances of youth crime and anti-social behaviour, improve health and wellbeing, and encourage inclusivity through sport, physical activity and creative endeavour.

If you want to support the charity's work, you can take part in the online silent auction here.

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