Kularoos Plymouth Raiders will be holding their inaugural Annual Sportsman’s Dinner, at the Elfordleigh Hotel on Friday 5^th October and they’ve managed to attract one of the biggest names on the after-dinner speaking circuit  - one of football’s all time hardest players and biggest characters, Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock.

Ruddock will be joined by comedian Jimmy Bright, the youngest ‘funny man’ ever to appear on TV’s “The Comedians”. Bright will also run the Sports Memorabilia auction that will be held, and there’s believed to be some fantastic items available, from some of top sportspeople and teams.

“We’re really excited about getting this off the ground,” said Raiders Chief Executive. “Norman Holmes from the Raiders Supporters Club is going to run the whole event for us, and he’s done so well putting together a great line up. I’d encourage people to get their tickets early, because we’ve already sold a number of tables, and that’s before the tickets go on sale officially. The pull of Neil Ruddock at this kind of event will be massive, he’s well known not just by sports fans, but the public in general, having been on shows like I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, and Stars In Their Eyes.”

“Anyone who’s seen him on TV knows he’s got a fantastic range of stories from his football playing days, but also since he’s hung up his boots, and to get him to Plymouth will be great. We’re really looking forward to it.”

The proceeds from the night will be split between the Raiders and the Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Derriford in Plymouth.

Briggs added “We’re still putting together the list of items that we’ll be auctioning on the night, and we’ve been promised some unique and very sought after things. There’ll be some huge interest in a couple of the lots and we’re hoping to raise a lot of money on the night.”

The Dinner is being held the night before Everton Tigers, one of the newest teams in the professional BBL visits Plymouth to play the Raiders. The Tigers are part of the Everton Football Club, and are hoping to put together a very competitive team in just their first season in the league.

Anyone interested in attending should call Norman Holmes on 0775 393 3177 or the Raiders on 01752 222205 (info@plymouthraiders.com). The event will be strictly black tie, and tickets cost £45 each of £425 for a table of 10. The price includes a 3 course meal.