A FUNDRAISING football match is being held to support local man Phil Credicott, who suffered a nasty injury during a match last week, writes Sally Shipton.

Phil, 48, plays for Lamerton FC but sadly broke his leg during a friendly game against Callington FC second team on July 20.

As a self-employed French polisher and upholsterer, Phil will be unable to work during the many months it will take his leg to recover.

In a bid to support Phil, who has played football locally for 32 years, Callington FC is hosting a fundraising match versus Lamerton on Tuesday, August 1.

The match will take place at The Marsh in Callington at 7pm and the club is requesting supporters give a donation upon entry.

Kev Pethick, team captain and spokesperson for Callington Football Club, said: ‘Phil is self-employed and is going to be off work for at least nine months. We are holding a fundraising game in a bid to raise as much money as possible for him.

‘We are asking that supporters give a donation upon arrival to support Phil. It should be a great game and we hope that lots of people come along to support!’

Simon Whitehead, from Lamerton Football Club, said: ‘Phil has played football for 32 years and still had the same buzz and excitement for the game as he would’ve had at 16.

‘Phil is a real character, always positive and always joking. He was still cracking jokes with the paramedics when they were with him on the pitch!

‘Phil is a gentleman and loved by everyone in the game and in life.’