Soccer legend coins in the cash

TOTTENHAM Hotspur legend Steve Perryman received a cheque for £300 from members of Combe St Nicholas FC last week.

The money is a donation to Exeter FC's School of Excellence where he is the club's director of football.

The money was raised at a gentleman's evening at Combe St Nicholas FC where he was guest speaker. Keith Roberts, landlord of the Poulett Arms, Lopenhead, organised the event.

Ten-year-old Paul Roberts, captain of Combe's under-11 side, is pictured presenting the cheque to Steve Perryman with Keith Roberts, Jim Boyland and Clive Stoodley, of Combe St Nicholas FC, and Keith Benton, of Courage South West brewers.

Steve Perryman made his league debut at the age of 17 and became captain at the age of 20. He holds the Spurs record for most appearances.