Chris Hope added to Iron Aid 2026 line-up

Scunthorpe United is delighted to confirm former defender Chris Hope will line-up for the Iron as part of our Legends XI encounter on Sunday, August 2nd (4pm kick-off).

A commanding central defender who made more than 330 appearances for the club between 1993 and 2000, scoring 22 goals. Club captain during one of the Iron's most memorable eras, he led the side to promotion via the 1999 Third Division play-off final at Wembley, and was also named in the PFA Team of the Year for that season.

A consistent and dependable presence at the heart of the defence, Hope remains a highly respected figure in the club's history before his move to Gillingham in 2000, selling him for a club record fee received at the time of £250,000.

IRON AID 2026

Scunthorpe United Football Club is delighted to announce the return of Iron Aid, with a Scunthorpe United Legends side set to take on a Manchester United Legends XI in a special pre-season fixture at the Attis Arena on Sunday, August 2nd (4pm kick-off) as part of a wider event with more details to be released in due course.

The highly anticipated event, organised in partnership with Nor-Lait Promotions, will bring together some of the most iconic names from both clubs' histories for a memorable afternoon of football, nostalgia and fundraising.

Iron supporters will once again have the opportunity to see former fan favourites pull on the claret and blue shirt, while a star-studded Manchester United Legends squad promises to attract supporters from across the region.

The match marks the return of the popular Iron Aid concept, which in 2024, as part of the club's 125h anniversary celebrations, raised significant funds for local charities and community causes, whilst creating unforgettable occasions for supporters of all ages.

PLAYERS INVOLVED

As we confirm our ex-professional players line-up, we will begin to confirm them on social media.

If you're a former footballer for the Iron, reading this, and would like to get involved, please get in touch!

CONFIRMED SO FAR...
Manager of the Iron team: Brian Laws
Iron Players: Josh Morris, Sam Togwell, Michael Nelson, Cleveland Taylor, Martyn Woolford, David Mirfin, Neal Bishop, Tony Daws, Chris Hope

Manchester United Legends manager: Steve Bruce and Bryan Robson
Manchester United Legends players: Chris Eagles, Wes Brown, Russell Beardsmore, Danny Webber, Lee Trundle (guest player)

Due to the nature of football, and ever-changing cycles, the appearance of some confirmed players may change at short notice.

SPONSORSHIP

There are a number of sponsorship, VVIP, VIP and hospitality packages available for the game.

Please contact Simon North (07472 690709) or Tess Conway (07403 980888) or by emailing [email protected] for further details, with Nor-Lait Promotions handling these packages.