Despite my 16 years (and counting) in the county I don’t think I will ever be accepted as even an honorary Yorkshireman but I’m happy to give a plug to a slightly unusual fixture taking place this coming Sunday (Jan 28).
The newly-formed Yorkshire International Football Association (YIFA), having been recognised by CONIFA, the football association that represents regions and states not part of FIFA, play their first fixture against Ellan Vannin, the national team of the Isle of Man.
A squad of players drawn from Non-League clubs across the region, from Bradford Park Avenue to Thackley AFC, has been named and that should ensure a genuinely competitive game at the Fitzwilliam Stadium, home of Hemsworth Miners Welfare.
Kick-off is at 3.30pm and admission is priced at £10 Adults and £5 Concessions.
I won’t be able to make that game but have got my tickets for England Under-21’s against Ukraine in a European Championship qualifier to be held at Bramall Lane on Tuesday 27 March.
Under-21 matches are always good, family occasions and a kick-off of 6pm in the week leading up to Easter should help in that regard.
Tickets are priced at £10 Adults, £5 Concessions and £20 for a Family of 2 Adults and 2 Children.
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