19 photos of some famous football faces at The Shay including Elton John, George Best and Sir Alex Ferguson

Some famous names from the world of football have appeared at The Shay down the years.

By Tom Scargill

Published 17th Feb 2020, 15:11 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2020, 15:13 BST

Take a trip down memory lane and take a look at some of the famous faces who have visited the home of Halifax Town.

1. Bobby Charlton

Halifax v Man United in the Watney Cup in 1971. Photo: Masahide Tomikoshi.

Halifax v Man United in the Watney Cup in 1971. Photo: Masahide Tomikoshi.

Halifax v Man United in the Watney Cup in 1971. Photo: Masahide Tomikoshi.

Hillsborough Disaster Fundraiser, 1989. Photo: Johnny Meynell