The Smiths legend backs Salford Lads Club for 'doing what it does for the last 120 years'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has said it is crucial that Salford Lads Club is saved from closing. Last month, it was revealed that the recreational club on Coronation Street was on the brink of shutting down after bosses said it needed to find a quarter of a million pounds by the end of November in order to survive.
Since then, more than £229,000 has been raised - with a number of big name musicians, politicians and local celebrities backing the cause through donations and auctions including Noel Gallagher, Courteeners and Graham Nash.
You can donate here. READ MORE: Ancoats sandwich makers serve up Man City squad with Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland all in approval Over the years, Mike, who was originally born in Fallowfield, has campaigned to help raise funds for the recreational space and has also recently donated a number of items to auction off to help the fundraiser.
In 2017, he helped the club raise enough money to employ a full-time sports coach, whilst also working with Andy Burnham to help a number of children who attend the club to visit New York on an expenses-paid trip, which included a visit to the Boys Club of New York and The Girls Club of Lower Eastside.
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