00:03Oh, yeah!
00:21Oh, yeah!
00:24Oh, yeah!
00:28I welcome you all.
00:33Now pray silence for this crier's call.
00:36From a town between two rivers,
00:38a land of emerald green,
00:41renowned for its beauty,
00:42the forest of tea.
00:44Supplies of great hopes for the Apple's fleet
00:47and provide us a fuel from beneath our feet.
00:51Retrieved by brave souls has shown no fear
00:54in woodlands of life while boar and deer.
00:58From the battlefields on our pitches,
01:00St John's, Dockham Road,
01:03the Causeway!
01:05Remaining true to the forest in the spirit in which we play.
01:13So be not a stranger to Cinderford.
01:16Can't visit, explore our wares.
01:18And join us for a jar or two.
01:20But don't mention, who killed the bears?
01:26Thank you, everybody, for gathering today.
01:29And what is, of course,
01:31Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's birthday.
01:36Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls,
01:39I am honoured to have been invited here this evening
01:42to support Gary and his family and friends.
01:45Of course, this is a very emotional time,
01:48a difficult time for many.
01:50But what an absolutely incredible demonstration of love
01:54and support for one human being we see around us this evening.
02:06As we know, Gary is a devoted football fan
02:11and a stalwart of officiating as a linesman over many years.
02:15So what a fitting way to celebrate and show support for Gary
02:19by having this match held tonight here at the Causeway.
02:24Some special thank yous, if I may,
02:26to the people that have made tonight possible.
02:30And it was somebody who said to this evening,
02:32this is only an idea that came out only on Sunday.
02:36Incredible.
02:37So, give a round of applause, as I mentioned.
02:40First of all, Nat and Lucy.
02:49Sophia's Roast.
02:54Evit Hudson, Love Hope.
02:59Tablet's Butchers.
03:03Heyvins Butchers.
03:08CJ Bakery.
03:12Astrid Gluster.
03:15Morrison's Roth & Why.
03:20Scott Shane, The Teen Radio.
03:23And to the players and staff
03:26for both Mitchell Dean and Sydney for teams playing here this evening.
03:33And of course to everyone here tonight showing support and those that have given generously to Gary and his family,
03:40round of applause.
03:47And to finish off, two reasons this evening for hope to share with you.
03:52Reason one, Gary's used to being faced with difficult challenges and disappointment.
03:59He's a Man United fan. We wouldn't have said that 12 years ago, would we?
04:05And reason two, and on a serious note, just look around you. Look what love can bring.
04:12What an incredible thing to be part of this evening. To Gary and your family, we are all with you.
04:19Keep fighting. So everyone, let's give Cinderford a big wake-up call.
04:25Three cheers for Gary. Hip hip! Hooray! Hip hip! Hooray! Hip hip! Hooray! Hip hip! Hooray!
04:32And the game begins!
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