Askern Villa has an evening with Neil ?Razor? Ruddock on Saturday 22nd May at Askern Miners Welfare.

Ruddock made his debut at Millwall having been associated with the club since age 13.

He then had a long career playing for Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton, Liverpool, West Ham, Crystal Palace, and finally a short-lived spell as a player/coach at Swindon Town. He also was capped for England.

Whilst at Liverpool, Ruddock was famously involved in an on-field scuffle with Manchester United star Eric Cantona.

Ruddock responded to Cantona's taunts about his weight by turning down the Frenchman's collar.

"Razor" was also involved in a bust-up with Arsenal's Patrick Vieira, when at West Ham, with Vieira receiving a nine-match ban after spitting in Ruddock's face after some verbal sparring between the two.

Organisers say, "It's a night not to be missed - Neil is regarded by many as the leading football after dinner speaker in the country."

Tickets are now on sale at ?20, including a buffet and comedian Zack Stevens.

For more information, contact David Hall either by email at davidhallgfx@btinternet.com or mobile number 07799 752890.