1966 World Cup hero is coming to Frome

ENGLAND World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst is coming to Frome this month.

The first player, and one of only two in history, to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final, he will be making a very special appearance at the Cheese and Grain on Thursday 25th January!

The on stage live interview and audience Q&A session will form a part of Sir Geoff Hurst’s farewell UK tour. This could be the only opportunity to see one of the most high-profile stars in England’s footballing history, the player who scored three times in the 1966 World Cup Final against West Germany to help win the trophy for the only time.

With his great friend and agent Terry Baker interviewing and gently taking the respectful micky with him in the second half of the show, it has been superbly received everywhere it has appeared. Now aged 82, Sir Geoff Hurst isn’t anticipating going on the road again after his UK tour, but he is in great form and this is a great show for football fans all over the country.

Co-organiser, Leander Morales from Gm3 Music said, “We’re honoured to have Sir Geoff coming to Frome on January 25th. In addition, it gave us an opportunity to donate VIP tickets to local football clubs, Frome Town FC and Westbury United FC, who have since raised almost £1,000.’

Co-organiser, Graeme Barry from FAB promotions added, “We couldn’t miss this opportunity to book such an iconic name in World Cup history, let alone one of the greatest players to represent England at international level. With only a handful of tickets left, we’re glad that we can give Sir Geoff Hurst an audience he deserves. We are all really looking forward to the event!”

Sir Geoff made his name with club side West Ham United, with whom he made 499 league and cup appearances, scoring 248 goals. He was Player of the Year three times and won the FA Cup with West Ham in 1964 and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1965.

However, it was playing in the national side that launched Sir Geoff as a world football icon – not only as being part of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966 but also scoring a hat-trick in that final. Hence Kenneth Wolstenholmes immortal words, “They think it’s all over — it is now”.

In the autumn of 1998, the BBC announced that the England fourth goal with Kenneth uttering those immortal words, has been the most shown sporting piece of footage ever seen on television.

After leaving West Ham, Sir Geoff then played for Stoke City with 100 appearances and 30 goals, then West Bromwich Albion for one year. He then became player-manager for Telford and also had spells playing in America and Kuwait.

He went on to become the assistant coach to the England national team under Ron Greenwood from 1977 to 1982, and then became the manager of Chelsea for two years.

In 1997, Sir Geoff was awarded with a knighthood, and in 2004 was inducted into the England Football Hall of Fame. If you’re a football fan or you just love the history of football, this is a show not to be missed!

£29.50 General entry. VIP tickets have now sold out. Doors open at 7pm. Visit www.cheeseandgrain. com for more information.