All for a good cause: Chris Wilder lines up for Sheffield United legends team

LACE 'EM UP: Chris Wilder pictured in his Bradford City playing days

Fresh from guiding the Blades to the League One championship, Wilder will star in a legends team against celebrities at the Lane on Saturday May 13, 2pm kick-off.

Dave McCarthy, operations director at Sheffield United, said: “He’s one of our own – literally. We are delighted that Chris is lining up for our legends team.

“We’re so excited about the charity match as it’s not only great to see former United players come back to Bramall Lane and watch the celebrities battle it out, but it’s all for a great cause.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

“The proceeds will go towards the Once Upon a Smile charity and our academy – both worthy causes who will benefit from funds raised. We look forward to seeing lots of Blades fans there!”

The former Blades defender will line-up alongside former Blades players Chris Morgan, Paddy Kenny, Tony Agana, Carl Asaba, Rob Page, David Holdsworth, Rob Kozluk, Peter Beagrie, Michael Tonge, Leigh Bromby and Chris Armstrong.

Representing national charity Once Upon a Smile, will be Emmerdale actors Danny Miller and Antony Quinlan, Hollyoaks stars Nico Mirallegro, Ben Ryan Davies, Cam Moore, Ayden Callahan, Luke Jerdy, Duayne Boa and This is England’s Tommy Turgoose.

The celebrity line-up will also feature Dean Smith from BBC’s Last Tango in Halifax, The Voice presenter Cel Spellman, Jake Quickenden from The X Factor and I’m a Celebrity, Charlie Quirke from Birds of a Feather and Shane Richie Junior.

Last year’s charity match saw more than 4,000 fans watch the game.