Name: Sportsman's Dinner
Start: 2025-10-16T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Branston Golf & Country Club

The penalty taker and the keeper.
Matt Le Tissier and Mark Crossley.

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VIP tickets offer guests an exclusive 30-minute meet-and-greet with both Matt and Mark before the main event. Additionally, VIP ticket holders will be seated at premium tables in the room. This opportunity is limited to just 20 people.
All Tickets include a three course meal.
The Keeper and the Penalty Taker
Matt Le Tissier & Mark Crossley
Mark Crossley holds a unique place in football history as the only goalkeeper to deny Matthew Le Tissier from scoring a penalty. Le Tissier, renowned for his exceptional penalty-taking skills, took 48 penalties throughout his career and successfully converted 47 of them. His only miss came against Crossley during a match between Nottingham Forest and Southampton on 24 March 1993.
Le Tissier's penalty record is remarkable, with a conversion rate of over 97%, making him one of the most reliable penalty takers in football history. Crossley's save was a significant moment, not only for Nottingham Forest's victory but also for its rarity in the sport.
Crossley employed psychological tactics to increase his chances of saving penalties. He would delay the penalty kick by engaging with the referee and taking his time to get back into position, thereby increasing the pressure on the penalty taker. This approach, combined with his k
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Sportsman's Dinner Matt Le Tissier and Mark Crossley
In association with The Sporting Table
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Registration for Sportsman's dinner with Matt Le Tissier and Mark Crossley
Sales end on 12/10/2025, 13:35 (Europe/London)
£ 80.00

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VIP Registration for Sportsman's dinner with Matt Le Tissier and Mark Crossley
Sales end on 12/10/2025, 13:36 (Europe/London)
£ 95.00

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VIP tickets offer guests an exclusive 30-minute meet-and-greet with both Matt and Mark before the main event. Additionally, VIP ticket holders will be seated at premium tables in the room. This opportunity is limited to just 20 people.
All Tickets include a three course meal.
The Keeper and the Penalty Taker
Matt Le Tissier & Mark Crossley
Mark Crossley holds a unique place in football history as the only goalkeeper to deny Matthew Le Tissier from scoring a penalty. Le Tissier, renowned for his exceptional penalty-taking skills, took 48 penalties throughout his career and successfully converted 47 of them. His only miss came against Crossley during a match between Nottingham Forest and Southampton on 24 March 1993.
Le Tissier's penalty record is remarkable, with a conversion rate of over 97%, making him one of the most reliable penalty takers in football history. Crossley's save was a significant moment, not only for Nottingham Forest's victory but also for its rarity in the sport.
Crossley employed psychological tactics to increase his chances of saving penalties. He would delay the penalty kick by engaging with the referee and taking his time to get back into position, thereby increasing the pressure on the penalty taker. This approach, combined with his keen observation of the taker's stance and run-up, contributed to his success in saving Le Tissier's penalty.
een observation of the taker's stance and run-up, contributed to his success in saving Le Tissier's penalty.