Specsavers have teamed up with football legend Harry Redknapp to kick off their search across London, including Harrow, to find a grassroots football team in need of serious help.
The opticians are giving one local club a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become Specsavers’ Best Worst Team and turn its fortunes around with face-to-face training from Harry as well as money-can’t-buy experiences usually reserved for elite clubs only.
Last season, Harry played a key role in helping Cwm Albion break free from three years of consecutive defeats and an astonishing -191 goal difference. Scoring 50 goals and securing 7 wins, the Swansea Senior League Division 4 team pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in grassroots football history, leaving the title of the next “Best Worst Team” up for grabs.
Now, Specsavers is on the lookout for teams in Harrow to take part in this exciting challenge. With training and mentorship from some of the biggest names in sport, Specsavers will give the UK’s most struggling teams a season to remember.
The winning team will enjoy unforgettable, money-can’t-buy experiences to celebrate their achievements, elevate their game, and give their battered egos a much-needed boost.
Speaking about his return to the dugout, Harry said: ‘I’m over the moon to be teaming up with Specsavers again. If the terrific season with the lads at Cwm Albion is anything to go by, it’ll be a good laugh. I was bowled over by the grit, determination and spirit of last season’s Best Worst Team, so I can’t wait to meet the team that’s got what it takes to be this season’s worst. I’ve got some fantastic surprises up my sleeve, so let’s see who’s up for it!’
Lisa Hale, Head of Consumer PR, Social & Brand Activation, says: ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers has become part of our British culture and for decades we’ve really celebrated those human moments when our eyesight and hearing let us down now and again. Grassroots football is filled with human moments – whether it’s a questionable on-field decision or a missed open goal, so are very proud to be investing in this underfunded area of culture once again.
‘We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Harry again this season to find our next ‘Best Worst Team’, so I would encourage all local clubs across the country to apply for the chance to win the title, and all the fame and glory that comes with it.’
Once Specsavers’ Best Worst Team has been selected, the healthcare retailer will be following and documenting the club’s journey throughout the 2024/25 footballing season.
To apply or nominate a London-based team to become Specsavers’ Best Worst Team visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/best-worst-team
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