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09th Aug 2018

The teams have been confirmed for Liam Miller’s memorial match

Robert Redmond

Two great line-ups.

The teams have been confirmed for Liam Miller’s memorial match.

The game will see a team of Manchester United legends, captained by Roy Keane, play against a side containing Republic of Ireland and Celtic legends.

United legends such as Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Denis Irwin, Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville and Andy Cole have been confirmed for the match Pairc Ui Chaoimh on September 25.

On the Ireland and Celtic side, Robbie Keane, Richard Dunne, Damien Duff, Stylian Petrov and Neil Lennon will line-out.

The teams were confirmed on Thursday morning in Cork.

Miller played for Celtic, Ireland and United during his career, which also saw him feature for Cork City and Leeds United. He was just 36 when he lost his fight with pancreatic cancer back in February.

The former midfielder is survived by his wife Clare and his three children Kory, Leo and Belle. The game in September will raise funds for Miller’s family and Marymount Hospice.

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