A FOOTBALL match will take place tonight to raise funds for the family of a Bradford man who died of Covid-19.

Matthew Keenan, from Bierley, was taken ill with Covid-19, was subsequently hospitalised and died last month. He was 34.

His story was publicised by Bradford Royal Infirmary Dr Leanne Cheyne on Twitter; she said he had been sceptical of Covid-19 and was unvaccinated, and if he could have turned back time he would have.

A football match will take place at Campion AFC’s ground tonight to raise funds for the family of the father-of-three.

The clash will see Keenans XI take on a side from Supporting Charities FC.

 

The match will kick-off at 7pm tonight at Campion’s ground at Scotchman’s Road, Heaton. Donations can be made upon entry to the ground.

His story was publicised by Bradford Royal Infirmary Dr Leanne Cheyne on Twitter; she said he had been sceptical of Covid-19 and was unvaccinated, and if he could have turned back time he would have.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign set up to support Mr Keenan’s three children has seen its initial £1,000 fundraising target smashed by supporters.

The current total stands at more than £2,700 raised already.