Ted mcMinn one of Derby, Queen of the South and Glasgow Rangers favourite players has undergone many trials and tribulations of late which are well documented on www.ted-mcminn.co.uk, surfice to say Ted has shown great courage to come through what he has been through and it is only right that there should be a game to raise funds for his 2 charities, The DRI amputee unit and The Murray foundation, who are a charity for amputees in Sccotland.
The Match promises to be a cracker, with many old favourites turning out for both teams.
Vital Quotes:
‘Just a few short months after his operation , Ted has just finished a charity bike ride of over 300 miles , from Glasgow to Derby.
The ride started at Ibrox Stadium , the home of his former club Glasgow Rangers on Saturday 8th April and finished at Pride Park Stadium in Derby at lunchtime on Friday 14th April.
Money from the ride will be going to the amputee department at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and the Murray Foundation that offers support for Scottish amputees.
Ted was joined on the ride by his wife , Marian (who is Secretary of Derby County Football Club) , former Rangers teammate Dave McKinnon (whose idea the bike ride was) and other friends.
Donations can be made by cheque , payable to the Ted McMinn Amputee Fund , c/o Shaun Warrington , Northcliffe House , Meadow Road , Derby DE1 2DW’
from: ted-mcminn.co.uk
Derby County Team News:
Derby manager, Arthur Cox expects to have Both Peter Shilton and Mart Poom available for tomorrows match. Mark Wright and Roy McFarland should both be fit too. With no injury worries either over Stuart Pearce or Igor Stimac at the back there should be a leak free defence in operation
In midfield Cox is hoping that Nigel Clough, Chris Waddle and Stefano Eranio will play, with Tommy Johnson turning out against his old firm rivals having played for Celtic. Garry Micklewhite is also available to bolster the wings
Up front the ever reliable duo of Bobby Davison and Kevin Hector will provide the potent striking force with Paul Goddard and Dean Saunders being available to fill in too
Subs from: Peter Beardsley Steve Taylor, Steve McClaren, Gordon Cowans
Player to watch: Roy McFarland
The best centre half England have ever had and he played for us, I know that because I’ve seen him play. Sure to help the youngsters around him settle into the ‘new’ Derby line-up
Glasgow Rangers Team News:
Ally McCoist welcomes Chris Woods back into goal, with Andy Goram snapping at his heals for action. Terry butcher plays, without the white headband, McCoist, Ian Ferguson and John brown all came through training as did Mark Walters Mark Hateley and David McPerson.
Ray Wilkins and Trevor Steven are in contention, with Gordon Durie looking for a game too. Paul Gascoigne will add flair to the Midfield too
Player to watch: Paul Gascoine
If he plays will make the occasion one of the best specticales seen at Pride Park for some time. fantastic!
Match Facts & Stats
Money raised from the sale of merchandise and ticket reciepts will be split between the Dri Amputee unit and the Murray Foundation of Scotland, more details at www.ted-mcminn.co.uk
Match Prediction:
0 – 0
yeah. right.
Next Fixtures:
there isn’t one after trhis match they should dig up the pitch and preserve it for all to see!