Colchester United fans will be looking for a high goal tally in the LDV Vans clash with Southend.
For the community-spirited football fans are pledging cash for every goal scored by the U's in the derby clash tonight.
The money will go to the family of ten-year-old U's supporter Alexandra Burt, who died earlier this month, for a charity or cause of their choice.
Alexandra was at a swimming club training session when she was taken ill while in the water.
Alexandra, of Jarvis Field, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, was assisted by two lifeguards and two doctors at the pool at New Hall School, Boreham. But on arrival at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, she was pronounced dead.
So far, about £250 has been pledged for each goal by U's supporters, with a further £75 already donated no matter what happens on the pitch.
Other fans are pledging bonuses for hat-tricks, penalties saved and other on-the-pitch events.
Published Wednesday, September 29, 2004
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