ENGLAND and Tottenham FC legend Paul Gascoigne and Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler, Didi Hamman and Jason Mcateer were the star attractions in two sports dinners held at the Vale Sports Arena last week.

Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne, in his first ever visit and public event in Wales, has played for Newcastle United FC, Lazio FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and Everton FC and was also the star performer at the 1990 World Cup in Italy and Euro 96 for England capturing the hearts of the nation with his passionate performances. 'Gazza' entertained guests as he told stories of his successful playing career, the thrill of the 1990 World Cup and excitement of Euro 96.

'Gazza' also met some junior players of PG10 Coaching and posed for photos with all the guests who enjoyed food, a Q&A, speeches, auctions and much more in an action packed evening.

After the event Gascoigne and his management team presented PG10 with a gift of a Brazilian 1970 World Cup Final shirt signed by Pele and other members of the squad. This will be auctioned off to raise funds for the thousands of children in the set up.

In a hilarious evening in the same week, produced by 5 Times, the Liverpool FC official players charity, Liverpool FC legends Robbie Fowler, Jason Mcateer and Didi Hamman produced a thrilling event for guests speaking about their successful playing careers and their time at Liverpool FC as well as their international career with England, Germany and Republic of Ireland.

All money raised was for Liverpool FC charity 5 Times which does fantastic work in the UK and across the world.

Peter Griffiths of PG10 said: "We are thrilled to help bring some of the biggest names in sport to the area, which we hope will inspire local people and children and enable them to take part in more sport related activities".

Catherine Sharp of Vale Sports Arena added: "We are privileged to be working with such big sporting stars and also amazing charities that benefit so many worth while cases such as 5 Times".

The next events are:

Graeme Souness on November 4

Allan Kennedy on November 17

Jamie Carragher on December 8

Ricky Hatton on February 3, 2017

Glenn Hoddle on March 24, 2017

To book tickets for any of these events please email petegriff10@hotmail.co.uk or visit valesportsarena.cymru