Just a week to go until An Evening with Michael Appleton and Richard O’Donnell

There are just a few days to go until Shrewsbury Town proudly hosts an evening with Michael Appleton and Richard O’Donnell - with proceeds from Thursday's event going to Prostate Cancer UK.

Alongside stories from our head coach and assistant head coach, the evening will also feature former Chelsea, Brighton, Leeds and Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt.

Liam's varied career saw him play at Chelsea during the Roman Abramovich era. He also oversaw Brighton's rise under owner Tony Bloom and has some wonderful stories from his time at Leeds and Sunderland. He also played under Michael and Richard at both Lincoln and Blackpool.

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Starting at 7pm, the evening has been organised by Richard O'Donnell for Prostate Cancer UK, a cause very close to his heart.

Earlier this year, Rich's Dad sadly passed away from the disease - with the coach now preparing to run the London Marathon in his memory on April 26 next year.

Hosted by BBC Shropshire's Stuart Dunn, questions will be put to Michael and Rich about their careers and all things Shrewsbury Town.

The floor will then be opened for supporters to join in with their own questions.

Richard said: “My dad passed away on June 6 this year after an almost nine-year battle with Prostate Cancer.

“He had no symptoms and no family history of the disease, but when he was diagnosed he was already at stage four.

“It really did come out of nowhere - but his positivity right from the very start was incredible.

“My dad was passionate about raising awareness of Prostate Cancer – as it affects one in eight men in the UK and one in four black men.

“And I made a promise to him before he passed that I would continue to raise that awareness.”

Rich will now run the London Marathon on April 26 next year.

“I actually got a phone call from Prostate Cancer UK on the way to our friendly against Stoke in pre-season,” he continued.

“They said they had a spot available and – as I’d expressed an interest in the past - they asked me if I would like to run.

“It will be the first time I have ever done anything like this, but I want to make the charity and my dad proud.

“So many people are affected by Prostate Cancer. I just want to help raise the profile and encourage men to get tested because the first step nowadays is just a very simple blood test.”

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