Man City fans to hold charity game for ex-player Stan Bowles

The family of former Manchester City and England player Stan Bowles are hoping to raise over £1000 for charity in his name this weekend.

Bowles, 74, played for City between 1967 and 1970 before going on to have a successful career with the likes of Crewe, Carlisle, Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient, Brentford, and most notably QPR. He got five caps for England and scored over 125 goals in over 500 appearances.

Sadly, Stan suffers from dementia and cannot remember anything of his career, or even his family, after being diagnosed in 2015. His son Carl has organised a charity match to take place this Saturday (July 8) to try and raise money in his name for the Alzheimer's Society.

"It's just terrible, especially knowing what he was like as a player," Carl tells MEN Sport.

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"He's still fit, still mobile, but he doesn't remember his career. He has a good life, but he doesn't remember anything and he can't talk. It's a horrible disease."

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes and current United defender Brandon Williams have donated items to be auctioned off at Saturday's game, along with rapper Aitch. The fixture will take place at Avro FC, with a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday and tickets will cost £5.

Born in Collyhurst, Bowles began his career at City as an apprentice, scoring two on his debut. However, a falling out with coach Malcolm Allison saw him move on to Bury and then Crewe. It was at QPR - where he made 255 appearances between 1972 and 1979 - where he made his name, scoring 70 goals and earning his five England caps.