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It\u2019s no secret that dementia is a simply dreadful thing. It steals from people the very thing that makes them \u201cthem\u201d. And it\u2019s tough beyond belief for friends and families to see their loved one go through such an ordeal. Almost\u00a0a million people in the UK are living<\/a>\u00a0with the condition \u2013 one of whom, sadly, is ex-Boro\u2019 player\u00a0Graham Aslett<\/a>. Now, in his name, the Aslett family are organising a charity football match and fundraiser in aid of Dementia UK.<\/p>\n

Who is Graham Aslett \u2013 \u201cAsso\u201d?<\/h4>\n

Graham Aslett<\/a>\u00a0is\/was a footballer by trade; a player who is a rarity in that he turned out for both Stevenages Athletic, Town\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0Boro\u2019. The always-excellent\u00a0Stevenage Football Archive<\/a>\u00a0is the place to go for Asso\u2019s Athletic stats. After the demise of Athletic, he\u2019d make his return for a fledgling Boro\u2019 in our first-ever season as a senior side (1979-80<\/a>) \u2013 albeit a side that hadn\u2019t been admitted into a senior league at that point.<\/p>\n

Asso \u2013 a graduate of\u00a0Huddersfield Town<\/a>\u2018s youth setup \u2013 left before we made the step up to the United Counties League in 1980. He went on to feature for a range of other local teams; not unlike many other players of the era. But his association with us wasn\u2019t over; making a welcome return in 1990. There were only a handful of outings in our record-breaking\u00a01990-91<\/a>\u00a0campaign \u2013 but it all counted, as did his role as assistant reserve team gaffer at the time.<\/p>\n

What is the Asso Family Fundraiser?<\/h4>\n
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So, now for the important detail \u2013 the charity football match and fundraiser on Saturday 6 June 2026. The day as a whole will be centred on the Dun Cow pub from 12pm. But the main draw (arguably) is the charity football match played at Marriotts School between 1pm and 4pm with kick off at 2pm. Half time penalty shoot out for the kids organised by Lads Speak Out.\u00a0 It\u2019ll be contested between a Stevenage Legends\u00a0 and Asso United. And there are some illustrious names turning out for the occasion.<\/p>\n

Paul Fairclough<\/a>\u00a0is managing one of the teams, assisted by\u00a0Paul Peterson<\/a>. Under their watch shall be\u00a0Darran Hay<\/a>,\u00a0Tony Ward<\/a>,\u00a0Neil Trebble<\/a>,\u00a0Richard Nugent<\/a>,\u00a0Adam Parker<\/a>, and\u00a0James Dillnutt<\/a>. It\u2019s not a bad collection of icons, wouldn\u2019t you say?<\/p>\n

Back at the Dun Cow, there\u2019ll be some incredible football memorabilia and other items on offer in the raffle and charity auction. We\u2019re also told that Deano Thompson will be on the mic, which is always a boon in our eyes. More importantly, there are so many ways to have fun, be entertained, and come away with something awesome. all while raising money for something so important. So, clear your schedule and get on down there if you can!<\/p>\n

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