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Football Aid 2012 – Bid to Play at The Emirates!


Arsenal FC have once again shown magnificent support and joined forces with Football Aid, allowing football fans the opportunity to grace the hallowed turf and play on their Field of Dreams at The Emirates in 2012, while at the same time raising funds for charity.

Our magical event allows Arsenal supporters to “Live the Dream” in an authentic match day experience. Players will gain exclusive access to the pitch and tunnel areas, pull on their own personalised shirt in the official changing rooms, walk down the tunnel to the sound of a cheering crowd and ultimately to step out on the hallowed turf and represent their club in a never to be forgotten 90 minutes of football.

The matches have also been supported by a host of Gunners legends, with the likes of Liam Brady, Steve Bould and Brian Hornsby and many more all lending their valuable support in recent years, by playing alongside or managing the supporters in the hugely enjoyable matches at The Emirates.

Getting involved couldn’t be easier, just visit www.footballaid.com, select Arsenal and your position, then place your bid – it really is that simple. And with most starting bids for positions at just £170, booking a position could turn out to be the best bargain you’ll ever bag! Bidding is open from now until the middle of March, depending on what position you want to play.

So if you're keen to secure your place on your Field of Dreams this season, why not visit www.footballaid.com today to make sure you're part of the team! Alternatively if you’d like any additional information, you can call Football Aid on 0131 220 5999 or email info@footballaid.com.

Football Aid celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2010 and have allowed over 12,225 football fans the chance to “Live the Dream” in more than 460 matches. They are a groundbreaking organisation which generates funds annually by hosting charity football matches at iconic stadiums all over the UK. The unique concept was the brainchild of businessman and Football Aid Chairman Craig Paterson and funds raised from the event will benefit the work of a charitable project nominated by the club, as well as projects nominated by Football Aid’s parent charity Field of Dreams.

With the first set of positions due to close very soon, we’re giving all our midfielder maestros the opportunity to bid for their favourite position right in the heart of the action.

Bidding closes for the No 6 (Centre Mid) on Tue the 7th February, the No 7 (Right Mid) on Wed the 8th February and the No 8 (Left Mid) on Thur the 9th February. Positions continue to close at regular intervals throughout the bidding period, with the last available positions due to close on the 7th March. If you are going to bid don’t forget to make use of the Maximum Bid function and remember that the Buy Now option could be the smart move for those of you not willing to take anything for chance.

So don’t get left on the bench, visit www.footballaid.com now and make your bid to Live the Dream!

If you're the type of player that has to be involved from the first minute to the last, then Week 2 of our Auction Bidding should definitely appeal, with the 90 min No 9 and No 11 Centre Forward and No 10 Centre Midfield positions all closing in what promises to be a hugely exciting 3 days of Bidding!

Week 2 features the always popular 90 min No 9 (CF), No 10 (CM) and No 11 (CF) positions closing Tue 14th, Wed 15th and Thu 16th.

Home Team positions close at 15:00 pm with the Away Team closing at 16:00 pm. If you’re concerned about losing out in injury time, or won't be available to monitor your bid for any reason, make sure and use the automated Maximum Bid option and remember you can close an auction early by using the Buy Now option on selected positions.

So if you’ve not signed up yet, why not get involved in the auction action we’ve got lined up on the www.footballaid.com this week.

* Note that some of the No 9, 10 and 11 positions have already been secured in our Fixed Price period meaning availability might be limited at your club.

There is still time to win your place in Arsenal's starting XI as part of Football Aid.

Week 3 gives an opportunity for any defensive stalwarts to claim their place at the back with the 45 min No 2 (RB), 90 min No 4 (CH) and 45 min No 5 (CH) closing Tue 21st, Wed 22nd and Thu 23rd February.

* Note that some of the No 2, 4 and 5 positions have already been secured in our Fixed Price period meaning availability might be limited at your club.