Celebrity guests and Magpies' legends lined up for CALM charity game at York Road

A mix of celebrities and Magpies’ legends are being lined up to play in an All-Stars Football match to raise money and awareness for CALM next month.

The CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) charity match will take place at York Road on Sunday, April 14, with Magpies boss Alan Devonshire and ex-Wycombe and QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth set to manage the respective teams.

The Magpies have been working with CALM, which supports anyone feeling suicidal or struggling with mental health issues.

CALM – Maidenhead United’s front of shirt sponsors this season – are set to provide details of which footballers and guest celebrities will be taking part in the coming weeks.

However, several of the Magpies’ National League South title winning squad have already put their names forward to play, including Sean Marks, Carl Pentney – now head of academy goalkeeping at Ipswich Town – Rene Steer, James Comley, and James Mulley.

⚽️ We are delighted to confirm our CALM charity all-stars match on Sunday 14th April at York Road Stadium.

It will be Alan Devonshire vs Gareth Ainsworth with a mix of celebrities and ex-Magpies taking to the turf.

Keep an eye out for how you can play your part in the match... pic.twitter.com/hwslux0vyM

— Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) March 12, 2024

There will be food and drinks stalls for supporters and opportunities to win signed shorts and balls from the club.

York Road will open its gates from 12pm and the game is set to get underway from 1pm.

The suggested minimum donation for entry is £10 for adults and £5 for children under 17. Fans can donate on the gate on the day or via JustGiving.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably is taking a stand against suicide, by standing up against stereotypes and standing together to show that life is always worth living.

On average 125 lives are lost every week to suicide and 75 per cent of all UK suicides are male.

Earlier this season the veteran actor Ray Winstone was invited to York Road to help CALM raise awareness of the importance of starting and having conversations about mental health.

York Road was also temporarily renamed the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Stadium for the Magpies victory over Kidderminster Harriers.

Winstone, best known for his ‘hard man’ roles, said in a piece to camera for the football club: “I have my moments – we all have our moments.

“Talking is probably the most important thing for mental health.

“Don't worry about it, don't be frightened about it – talk about it.”

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Maidenhead United Supporters Association (MUSA) have also confirmed they'll be running a fans coach to Rochdale on Saturday, March 23. 

There are still spaces available at £40 for adults, £20 for juniors (+£5 Non-MUSA members). 

Email musayorkroad@gmail.com to book tickets.