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MC Harvey to host charity game at Dartford's Princes Park between Team Harvey XI and Charlton Athletic Legends

One of Dartford manager Steve King's former charges brings his star-studded celebrity team to Princes Park next week.

MC Harvey - best known for his musical exploits with So Solid Crew - won two promotions under King at Lewes.

Charlton first-team boss Johnnie Jackson on the touchline during a pre-season friendly at Princes Park last summer. Picture: Keith Gillard
Charlton first-team boss Johnnie Jackson on the touchline during a pre-season friendly at Princes Park last summer. Picture: Keith Gillard

He'll take to the field again on Sunday, April 24 when a Team Harvey XI face a Charlton Legends side at Princes Park, kick-off 3pm.

The game will raise money for Dom's Food Mission, a charity which helps feed less fortunate people and aims to stop food waste within the community.

Charlton manager Johnnie Jackson and coach Jason Euell will feature for the Addicks side, along with Kevin Lisbie, Carl Leaburn, Anthony Barness and former Darts forward Chris Dickson.

Team Harvey will include the likes of Jamie O'Hara, Jay Bothroyd, Clinton Morrison, Marlon Harewood and Greg Halford.

Clinton Morrison in action for Crystal Palace in 2008. Picture: Neil Everitt
Clinton Morrison in action for Crystal Palace in 2008. Picture: Neil Everitt
Former Tottenham and Gillingham midfielder Jamie O'Hara is among the players set to feature in the charity game. Picture: Sean Aidan
Former Tottenham and Gillingham midfielder Jamie O'Hara is among the players set to feature in the charity game. Picture: Sean Aidan

"When I played for Kingy at Lewes we got promoted to Conference South and when we went up again that's when I had to leave," recalled Harvey.

"He was one of the best managers I've played for, along with Dave Anderson at AFC Wimbledon.

"Kingy is good with team spirit and his passion. I love it because he takes it to heart when he loses, he cares about the game. I've had great days with him, he is like my brother.

"I went to the Dorking away game earlier this season because their manager Marc White is a friend of mine as well, so I had to be a neutral that day! I'll try and get to the Maidstone game this weekend if I can.

"I'm always winding Kingy up but I'm not sure he'll answer the phone this week to me because they drew at the weekend and I'll give him stick for that!

"Seriously, though, he is a top man and I just want him to go up. It looks like that will be via the play-offs but he has been there so has that experience."

MC Harvey hopes Dartford boss Steve King will triumph in the play-offs. Picture: Keith Gillard
MC Harvey hopes Dartford boss Steve King will triumph in the play-offs. Picture: Keith Gillard

Harvey enjoys bringing together footballers from yesteryear for charity matches.

"We've got a strong team and so have Charlton so it will be a good game," he said.

"I'm good friends with Kevin Lisbie and Jason Euell, obviously Steve King is my old manager, and Dartford and Charlton go hand in hand naturally and it's for a good cause.

"The charity are based in Hastings and over the last three years we've raised a lot of money.

"What I've noticed is that, while I came out of pro football quite early and had a career elsewhere, a lot of players had a good career but as soon as it ends they can go into depression.

"One of the good things about these games is that it gets players together, they can catch up with team-mates - or enemies that they played against!"

Charlton favourite Jason Euell will be part of their Legends team at Princes Park. Picture: Matthew Walker
Charlton favourite Jason Euell will be part of their Legends team at Princes Park. Picture: Matthew Walker

Ironically, it's 21 years since 21 seconds hit the top of the charts.

While some of the younger fans might not know who Harvey is, they certainly know his song.

The 42-year-old Liverpool fan added: "It's an iconic band, no matter what era. Even if you have kids now, they don't know me but they know the song - and that's why you know it's iconic. I can't complain what it's done for me."

Tickets are available to purchase in advance online by clicking here

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