'You are amazing' - Wycombe's head coach donates money to teen's play-off challenge

Yahoo

13-05-2025

Wycombe Wanderers head coach Mike Dodds has donated £150 to a 13-year-old's charitable fundraiser.
Charlie, a Sunderland supporter, hopes to attend each of the 12 EFL play-off semi-finals across the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as each of the three finals at Wembley Stadium.
This is to raise funds for Cancer Research, with the teenager aiming to hit a £1,500 goal by Monday, May 26, when the last of the three finals takes place.
At the time of writing, he has already helped raise £1,210.
The schoolboy was recently seen at Adams Park as Wycombe drew 0-0 with Charlton Athletic in their first leg semi-final on May 11, and he is expected to be present for the second leg on May 15 at the Valley.
This will mean that Charlie would have attended 12 stadiums in different areas of the country in less than 10 days, before enjoying three consecutive days at Wembley across the Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of this month.
To support the cause, Dodds, who joined Wanderers from Sunderland following Matt Bloomfield's departure earlier this year, donated £150 to Charlie's cause and said that the teenager is 'amazing'.
Wycombe midfielder and fan favourite Josh Scowen has also donated £50.
Here is the list of play-off games Charlie has attended and hopes to attend.
Thursday, May 9
Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United, Ashton Gate
Friday, May 10
Coventry City 1-2 Sunderland, Ricoh Arena
Monday, May 12
Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City, Bramall Lane
Tuesday, May 13
Sunderland vs Coventry City, Stadium of Light
Saturday, May 10
Leyton Orient 2-2 Stockport County, Brisbane Road
Sunday, May 11
Wycombe Wanderers 0-0 Charlton Athletic
Wednesday, May 14
Stockport County vs Leyton Orient, Edgeley Park
Thursday, May 15
Charlton Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers, The Valley
Saturday, May 10
Notts County 0-1 AFC Wimbledon, Meadow Lane
Sunday, May 11
Chesterfield 0-2 Walsall, SMH Group Stadium
Friday, May 16
Walsall vs Chesterfield, Poundland Bescot Stadium
Saturday, May 17
AFC Wimbledon vs Notts County, Plough Lane
Play-off final dates
League Two: Monday, May 26
League One: Sunday, May 25
Championship: Saturday, May 24
An extract from the charity page, which has been organised by Charlie's grandfather, Peter Clarke, reads: "We could only get to watch the first half at the Chesterfield game which finished 2-0 to Walsall.
"Then a drive down south to Wycombe v Charlton, which ended goalless draw.
"The weather was fab all day, met some really lovely fans from all four clubs.
"On the way home, back up north to spend a few hours in my own bed, then the reverse fixtures start again with Sheffield United v Bristol City.
"Thanks to everyone who is helping me and Charlie and those who have donated and shared."