An amateur football team founded in the 1960s is preparing for its 100th match abroad – a remarkable milestone for a side that once played in front of 65,000 fans.
Grasmere Rovers, started by Christopher Davies, 81, has toured the globe since 1963, playing everywhere from Mexico’s Azteca Stadium to China and Cuba.
Christopher, from Stockport, is now rallying sponsorship to send a U21s team to Seattle in June.
“It’s been quite a story,” he said, recalling memorable games, brushes with football legends and even an encounter with Ronnie Biggs in Brazil.
