Charity Football Tournament

In 2001 a memorial match between my Mandip’s friends and that of his brothers was held as a big thank you to all those who kept a week long vigil at the Royal Free Hospital. The money raised was donated to the ITU Unit at The Royal Free Hospital who had provided 24-hour care to Mandip. The success of the match and media/community interest led to the tournament format in 2002 which attracted 16 teams from all over the country, again raising a large amount of money which was given to Keech Cottage. In 2003 the tournament format increased to 26 teams from London, the midlands, the north and Luton and was more of an event. Further growth as a yearly event was achieved in 2004 with 32 teams and then again with 40 teams in 2005. In 2005 we were able to donate to the charity “Friends of Bright Eyes” which provides care of children with disabilities (www.friendsofbrighteyes.co.uk). The tournament increased its intake in teams in 2006 with 42 taking part and the growth and quality of teams has increased every year and is now in its 19th year.

Supporters/sponsors of the MMMT have been both vast and varied encompassing many social groups and organisations such as: BBC 3 Counties Radio, Luton Council of Faiths, Bedfordshire FA, Venue365-Luton, Co-op Funeral Services, ‘Kick Racism out of Football’, Sandersons Retail, KS Construction and West Ham Utd FC to name a few. I'll get logos for these

Stephen Constantine (former Indian National Football Manager and FIFA coach), has stated the following in support of the tournament: “I believe every boy who has the dream to play should have the opportunity to play”. These are powerful words that the tournament has adopted as its theme.

The tournament is now in its 19th year and raised over £10,000 for charities. Teams still travel from all over the UK to take part.