FOOTBALL mad Chris Williamson has never been able to play much football himself having spent most of his life battling brain tumours.

He has instead put his energy into volunteering as a football coach. But now friends and family are on a mission to make his dream come true - to watch Manchester United play at home from one of the executive boxes.

Chris, 25, of Calver Close, Dodworth, volunteers his time at least once a week to help coach others in the sport he loves.

A fundraising event to help send Chris to Old Trafford will be held at The Station, Dodworth, on Saturday September 19, with a family-friendly fun day from noon into the early evening, with live entertainment later.