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Friends reunited as Rangers pay tribute to Jason



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Published Date:
08 May 2008
A YOUTH side who played together in the '90s raised £1700 in memory of a former team-mate last weekend.
Risborough Rangers 'Class of '98' won the Wycombe Star Division Two title ten years ago as Under-16s - with goalkeeper Jason Travers in their line-up.

Last December, Jason - who joined Rangers aged 11 - died from testicular cancer at the age of 25 and former manager Andy Woodward took the reins of his old side on Sunday for a tribute match in memory of his former goalkeeper.

The memorial game was watched by around 150 spectators who saw Rangers' old boys take on a 'World XI' consisting of friends and family - including Jason's older brother Anthony.

Prior to the game, the assembled players and spectators observed a minute's silence before laying Jason's favourite gloves and jersey on the centre-spot.

Hosted at Rangers 'Windsors' ground, an auction - including tickets for the London Eye and an 'Arsenal Experience' - was held after the game and raised over £1000. Programme sales and entrance fees boosted this total to £1700.

All proceeds from the tribute went to the 'Jason Travers Tribute Fund', which forms part of the Everyman Campaign cancer charity.
Afterwards, former manager Andy said: "It was a fantastic day. I was really pleased with the turnout and the support we received. We also raised an amazing amount of money."

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  • Last Updated: 08/05/2008 14:23:31
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  • Location: Aylesbury
 
 

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