A CHARITY match is being held by two North Somerset football clubs in memory of a Clevedon man who died in 2007.

The fourth Paul Thorogood Memorial Football Cup match, between Clevedon United FC and Winscombe FC takes place on Sunday, July 17.

After Paul died in 2007, the residents of Oldville Avenue, where he lived, held a collection in his memory and due to his love of football decided to buy a cup for an annual football match in his memory.

The football match is a great way to remember Paul and celebrate his life. This annual event is arranged and organised with the help of a group of residents from Oldville Avenue and both of the football clubs.

Over the past three years the event has raised more than £1,400 and last year alone, £730 was raised for the Intensive Care unit at the BRI, which cared for Paul after an accident involving a van in Portishead, from which he died.

A buffet for the players is provided by the residents of Oldville Avenue and there is a raffle with prizes donated by friends, family and local businesses - including a rib-boat ride around the Bristol docks.

Paul's father Ian said: "The football match is a great way to remember Paul and celebrate his life."

The football match kicks off at 3pm at Clevedon United Football Club on Coleridge Vale Playing Fields. Last year Winscombe walked away with the cup, so Clevedon is looking to take it from them this year. nyone is welcome to go along.