An Evening with Forest Legend Mark Crossley! Live Q&A, hilarious stories & VIP meet-and-greet. Fri 28 Aug @ The Charmandean. Book now!

Join us at The Charmandean Centre for an exclusive, highly anticipated Sportsman Dinner and live Q&A session with former Nottingham Forest and Welsh international goalkeeper, Mark Crossley!

Renowned as much for his hilarious behind-the-scenes dressing room stories and spot-on managerial impressions as he was for his incredible career between the sticks, Mark is regarded as one of the very best after-dinner speakers on the circuit today.

This is a night no football fan will want to miss. We will feature a live, unfiltered interview and Q&A session as well as a charity auction packed with premier memorabilia.

Choose from our two custom ticket tiers to suit your evening:

VIP Ticket — £70

Early Entry: Beat the crowds with early access to the venue.

Exclusive VIP Bar: Fast-track drinks service in a dedicated area.

Meet & Greet: A private opportunity to meet Mark in person before the main event.

Food Included: A delicious, basket-style hot meal served directly to the VIP area.

General Admission Ticket — £25

Access to the main room for the live show and Q&A.

Access to the main bar.

Food Option: Food is not included in this ticket, but a great menu will be available to order and pay for directly at the bar.

Timings: 18:30-22:00

Mark Crossley Biography

With a professional playing career spanning over two decades at the absolute pinnacle of English football, goalkeeper Mark Crossley is a true cult hero of the game.

Best known for his legendary 13-year tenure at Nottingham Forest, Mark made over 300 appearances for the club—becoming a firm fan-favorite under the iconic manager Brian Clough. He holds the legendary distinction of being the only goalkeeper ever to save a Matt Le Tissier penalty in the Premier League, and famously saved a Gary Lineker penalty in the 1991 FA Cup Final.

Beyond Forest, Mark represented Wales at the international level and pulled on the gloves for top-flight clubs including Middlesbrough and Fulham. He even cemented his name in football trivia history by scoring a dramatic 93rd-minute equalizer from open play later in his career!

Today, Mark has transitioned into one of the most popular and highly sought-after after-dinner speakers in the UK. Armed with an endless supply of brilliant anecdotes, dressing room secrets, and a legendary repertoire of impressions (including the great Brian Clough himself), he promises an evening packed full of laughs and unmatched insight into football's golden era.

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