23 September 2009: Football Legend to be Special Guest at County Sports Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the Energize Awards 2009 in association with Paycare, which this year will include an after-dinner speech by former England and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Peter Shilton OBE MBE.
The awards evening will take place on Thursday 22nd October at the Prostar Stadium, home of Shrewsbury Town Football Club from 6.30pm. Tickets for the awards cost £20 and include entry to the awards, a three course meal and a complimentary drink at the reception. Guest will also have the chance to hear the legendary Peter Shilton, who was famously the victim of the cheating Maradona ‘Hand of God’ at the 1986 World Cup, speak about his experiences.
The awards aim to celebrate and reward the success and achievements in sport and physical activity in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin over the past year. Importantly, the awards aim to recognise achievement right across the spectrum of participants; from career sportspeople to volunteers.
Chris Child, Partnership Director of Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin commented, “Peter Shilton is no stranger to hard work, having had a long and successful career in sport. We are delighted to have him as a guest at the Energize Awards and to have him join us in celebrating local achievement in sport and physical activity. I would like to invite local people and organisations to come to the awards evening and not only hear what Peter has to say, but to also hear the inspirational stories of our nominees.”
Throughout his amazing 30 year career Peter played for 11 English league clubs through which he accumulated a record 1005 League appearances. He started his football career taking over from Gordon Banks at Leicester City at just 16 years old. In 1977, Shilton joined the newly promoted Nottingham Forest, who went on to shock the footballing world by winning the league title on their return to the top flight. Even bigger success followed as Shilton was a big factor in Nottingham Forest winning two successive European Cups.
In his record 125 National appearances, the England team won 66 of their games. He was still playing at international level in the 1990 World Cup at the age 40.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting 01743 255079 or emailing paula.pugh@shropshire.gov.uk . Please book your tickets by Friday 9th October 2009.
Alternatively, please download a booking form below and return it as instructed.
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