LEN ASHURST TESTIMONIAL ARRANGED

Cardiff City have arranged a friendly against Premiership outfit Birmingham City to honour Len Ashurst's contribution to the club and football in general. All money raised from tickets sold for the match will be split between the Noahs Ark Appeal and the Ashurst Testimonial Fund.

Ashurst enjoyed two spells as manager of the Bluebirds. The first between 1982 and 1984, and the second between 1989 and 1991. He led the club to promotion in the 1982/1983 season, which was the clubs last promotion to England's second flight before last seasons play-off success. However, his second spell did not have such success, with the club relegated to the basement in 1990.

The game is taking place on Monday, May 17th with a 7.45pm kick-off. Birmingham are expected to name a decent side for the match, and the game could work as a chance for Lennie Lawrence to have a final look at some of the players who will be out of contract before the start of the 2004/2005 league season. Adult tickets prices will be £15 for the Grandstand and £10 for all other areas for the ground, with concession tickets charged at £10 for the Grandstand and £5 for all other areas.

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