Leon Osman Testimonial Details
Everton will host an FC Porto team for the testimonial of veteran midfielder Leon Osman.
The game will be the only home fixture of the 2014/2015 pre-season campaign
Everton can also confirm they will play a pre-season friendly away at Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday 22 July, kicking off at 7.45pm.
The game is to highlight the 10 years of first team service from the home grown player who came through the Everton youth set up.
Osman evertonfc.com: “To get a leading team from a top European country to come over and play is great news. The fans will get to see some top European players coming to Goodison and hopefully people come to watch them and ourselves.
“It feels very weird (having a testimonial). The attention is all on you. I have pretty much gone through my career without asking for attention so it will be strange knowing I will be walking on to the pitch and everyone is going to be pointing at me. But it’s a great honour to get a testimonial, and I will certainly be enjoying the day.”
The game will raise funds for charities close to Osman’s heart, The Make A Wish Foundation and Claire House.
“There are two charities who are involved with my testimonial year. They are Make A Wish – which provides a wish for terminally ill children and their families – and Claire House, which is an important local charity. They are charities I am well aware of and have been connected to during my life, so to be able to help them and give a little back is something I’m pleased about.”
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