Erik ten Hag and Terry Butcher join The Salvation Army in cheering on players at football tournament
Erik ten Hag with The Salvation Army's secretary for mission Drew McCombe
Well-known names in football cheered on players at an annual football tournament run by The Salvation Army for people who are homeless including refugees.
“This tournament is a great way of bringing good sportsmanship, good behaviour and good football together and the most important thing for everyone that took part was to enjoy it! The challenges that all of the players have overcome, and are still overcoming, is testament to their hard work and commitment to being the best that they can be."
Former football manager and England captain Terry Butcher
Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag and former football manager and England captain Terry Butcher attended the five-a-side Partnership Trophy tournament held at Goals in Manchester. The tournament brought together over 20 teams from Salvation Army services across the UK with players a part of Lifehouses (hostels), outreach programmes, and Salvation Army Housing Association (SAHA) services, all of which provide support for people who are homeless.
“It was fantastic to attend today’s event in Manchester with The Salvation Army. The organisation does great work in supporting homeless people to rebuild their lives.
“Homelessness is a difficult problem in our city and anything I can do to raise awareness by coming to events like this is important. It was great to see everyone playing football together, showing energy, spirit and teamwork to promote wellbeing.”
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United Manager