The James Coppinger shirt raffle to win his last ever match worn away shirt has raised an amazing £1,240.
Coppinger organised the raffle to support the family of long-term colleague Richard Bailey who recently passed away.
Richard’s family have requested that all proceeds from the raffle be donated to Bowel Cancer UK.
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The lucky recipient of the shirt is Liam Goddard whose name was drawn out by James himself in the draw conducted on Thursday, April 21.
Richard’s wife Clare said: “We are so grateful for the love and support shown by all the Rovers family and to raise such an amazing amount that we can pass on to a charity that is very close to our hearts means everything to us”.
Watch the video below to see Coppinger conduct the draw.