Workington Town are changing their traditional blue strip to red for two special people at the final game of the season.
Let’s go Red for Kev will be the theme on September 12 when Hunslet provide the last scheduled opposition in the regular League One season.
In 2020, plans were under way to produce a charity shirt in memory of ex-player and coach Kevin Gartland (Kebsi) and Kev Lever, one of the club’s biggest fans.
The game shut down because of COVID and the club didn’t get chance to fulfil their promise – but it didn’t forget.
A club spokesman said: ”At our final game of the season we will remember and honour two fantastic people from our club who are greatly missed. We will go red for the Kevs.
“This is a joint fundraising effort by Town, the Kebsi13 Committee and the friends and family of Kevin Lever.
“Money raised will be split and donated to causes chosen by each group.
“The shirt has been designed by Kevin Lever’s daughter Katelyn. The red Incorporates Kevin’s love for Workington Reds and Liverpool, the red V represents St Helens, the blue V – Town.
“On the collar is Kev Lever’s glasses symbol.
“On the back the KEBSI13 thumbs-up logo has been slightly changed to encase the Town players number.
“Kebsi’s club Ellenborough Rangers crest is embossed behind the number and Kebsi 13 which was Kev’s number sits below.
“On the day we encourage everyone who attends to wear red in a show of support to both families. There’ll be bucket collections and an auction of the playing jerseys in the marquee after the game followed by live music from local band and friends of Kebsi – Broken English!”
Kebsi’s committee said: ‘’As a rugby league family, our greatest game takes enormous pride in supporting each other.
“The support Ellenborough Rangers received for Kebsi was amazing!
“Kevin (Kebsi) showed great courage as he fought MND to the end. He was an inspiration to us all. “
