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Former Brighton and Hove Albion captain Guy Butters and comedian Joe Wilkinson are set to play in an upcoming charity football match. The match, which will take place in Worthing on March 22, 2025, will see Butters leading a team of ex-Brighton players, including Gary Hart, Bas Savage and Dean Cox. They will face off against The Rockinghorse Allstars, a team featuring Wilkinson and other well-known comedians.
Tickets are priced at £12, with all proceeds going to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity. The funds donated to the charity will support children in The Trevor Mann Baby Unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. The charity match is the brainchild of BHAFC supporter and local publican Brett Mendoza, who will also be playing on the day.
His 16-month-old twins, Theo and Tillie, spent the first two months of their lives in The Trevor Mann Baby Unit and still require ongoing care at The Royal Alex. Brett leaving hospital with his twins (Image: Supplied) Mr Mendoza said: "I can’t believe this is actually happening after starting as a conversation over a pint with Guy. "I’m very lucky to be able to call Guy and Joe my friends and I can’t thank them enough for helping me put this on and getting their famous friends in to join in the fun.
" Brett with his twins (Image: Supplied) Mr Wilkinson, who lives in Brighton, said: "I am very proud to show off my lack of footballing ability for this brilliant local charity. "I will be roping in a couple of equally unathletic comedians to play as well." Mr Butters added: "It’s great we can get together and help such a great cause.
"It will be great to see some of my old teammates again after nearly 20 years." Tickets are £12 for adults, £5 for under 18s and free for under 5s. They can be purchased on the Rockinghorse website or on the day at Worthing Football Club.
This event is one of several that Mr Mendoza is organising to raise money for the charity. Other events include him running The Brighton Half Marathon in March, a Stand Up Comedy Night at The Caxton Arms pub and a Sky Dive in May..
