Guest appearance for Lee Trundle in Manchester United XI

Former hot shot striker Lee Trundle has been confirmed as a guest player for the Manchester United Legends XI side in our latest Iron Aid encounter on Sunday, August 2nd (4pm kick-off).

The Liverpool-born forward enjoyed a career spanning more than three decades, rising from non-league football to become a cult hero with clubs including Wrexham, Swansea City and Bristol City. His dazzling style of play, spectacular goals and fearless showmanship made him a fan favourite and one of the most recognisable figures outside the Premier League.

Best known for his hugely successful spell at Swansea City, where he scored 78 league goals and helped the club win the Football League Trophy, Trundle earned multiple PFA Team of the Year honours and widespread acclaim for bringing excitement and creativity to the game. Today, he remains closely connected to football as a Swansea City club ambassador and youth coach while continuing to inspire fans with his passion for the sport and commitment to developing the next generation of players.

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: TBC
Iron Players: Josh Morris, Sam Togwell, Michael Nelson, Cleveland Taylor, Martyn Woolford, David Mirfin

Manchester United Legends manager: TBC
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.