LOSTOCK Gralam FC paid tribute to former chip shop businessman Matthew Orange with a football match featuring current, past and invited guest players.
Matthew, owner of the award-winning The Codfather who died in a road accident last year aged 46, was a keen supporter of the Grey Lambs.
Matthew's The Codfather when it was crowned best chippy by Guardian readers in 2016
"We wanted to preserve his memory so as a football club we did this the only way we know how – with a football match, " said Lostock secretary Jason Dudley.
"Our co managers Dom Johnson and Dean Jones picked their teams and pitted their wits against each other.
"Matthew was an avid supporter of the club and The Codfather became a club partner in 2015 and remains one now. He was second to none."
Sean Tierney is seen celebrating as he levelled the score at 3-3 late in the Codfather Cup game for Team Dom. All match pictures by Karl Brooks Photography
All match pictures by Karl Brooks Photography
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