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- Dublin-based Ayrfield United performed in opposition to a Premier League legends aspect
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An Irish village soccer workforce picked a stunning opposition to play as they went up in opposition to a aspect that includes an unimaginable line-up of soccer legends.
Ayrfield United FC, an area outfit based mostly in north Dublin, pitted their wits in opposition to among the perfect as they confronted a Premier League legends aspect together with a Champions League winner, a former England goalkeeper and an Everton cult hero.
The likes of Jaap Stam, David James, Jermaine Beckford and Yakubu have been all a part of the squad to face Ayrfield at their Blunden Drive floor on Saturday afternoon.
Yakubu and Beckford rolled again the years as the previous Toffees duo led the road and have been seen collectively in an image posted by one fan on social media.
Taking to X, previously Twitter, the person wrote that Yakubu ‘scored a classic Yak purpose’.
In reply, a second labelled him a ‘legend’ upon seeing that he made an look within the match.
Yakubu and Jermaine Beckford featured for a Premier League legends aspect in opposition to Irish village workforce Ayrfield United on Saturday
The legends aspect additionally had former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam of their ranks
Yakubu was remembered fondly for his time within the Premier League, the place he scored 95 objectives in 252 appearances throughout spells for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton and Blackburn Rovers.
The Nigerian’s ultimate season on Merseyside was shared with Beckford, who performed for Everton after a prolonged stint at Leeds United.
To offer as many native gamers as attainable the prospect to place their abilities to the take a look at, Ayrfield rotated three completely different line-ups throughout 30-minute intervals in opposition to the legends aspect – who might have been blowing by the tip of the 90 minutes.
Posting to Instagram after the match, former Manchester United centre-back Stam thanked Ayrfield for being invited to play within the occasion.
The Dutchman wrote: ‘Nice sport. Plenty of high quality on the pitch with nice assist from the followers! Very fulfilling to be on the market!’
In reply, Ayrfield United wrote: ‘Jaap you have nonetheless bought it ya legend. Good to have you ever right here at the moment. Thanks very a lot for coming’.
Additional feedback of appreciation from followers learn: ‘What a day! Congrats to all concerned’.
One other wrote: ‘High quality lads’.
