LUKE Bryan, the tragic teenage rugby star who suffered a serious spinal injury during a game last November has been awarded the Player of the Year Award.

And there was a standing ovation when Luke's mum Christine and four-year-old sister Sally picked up his trophy at a presentation evening held at Haydock Cricket Club.

To date players and officials of Haydock ARLFC have more than £30,000 for their 17-year-old team-mate who dislocated a vertebrae in a fall while playing for the club's under 18s against Folly Lane.

Luke who was paralysed by the accident is still being cared for at Southport and District General Hospital's spinal unit.

A SPECIAL CHARITY night for the Luke Bryan Appeal will be held at Haydock Cricket Club on Friday, June 27.

The fund-raising Glitter Night will feature several members of Haydock ARLFC who will be appearing as various musicians including Robson and Jerome, Cliff Richard, the Blues Brothers and Gary Glitter and the Glitter Band.

Tickets for this 'Stars in Their Eyes'-style spectacular cost £2 each and are available from Haydock Cricket Club. For more information about the fund-raising night contact the cricket club on (01942) 722 710.

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