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Marcus to spearhead MND match at the mem

By Tom Blackett

HERO: Marcus Stewart in his Bristol Rovers days

Bristol Rovers are hoping for a bumper crowd when they host a special charity match at the end of the season.
On Wednesday at the Memorial Stadium, Rovers legend Marcus Stewart and Bristol City’s kitman and former player Scott Murray launched the match between a South West Legends side and an All-Star XI on Saturday, May 13.
Stewart, who also played for Huddersfield Town, Ipswich Town, Sunderland, Bristol City, Yeovil Town and Exeter City, was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and the match is being playe...

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