THE funeral of former Wanderers inside forward Harold Hassall will take place at Christ Church, Chorley New Road, Heaton tomorrow at 2.30pm with fans welcome to pay their respects.

Hassall, who was a member of the Whites’ 1953 FA Cup final side and also represented England, died on January 30 at the age of 85.

The funeral will be followed by a private committal and the family has requested that no flowers be donated, but donations are welcome to be made to The Stroke Association and/or Langdale Mountain Rescue (cheques only).

All enquiries and cheque donations should be made to Shaw & Son Funeral Directors on 01204 526218.