Fan finishes run in memory of Oxford United legend

An Oxford United fan who took on a 50-mile (81km) run for the club's charity and another set up in the memory of a fans' favourite has raised more than £2,200.

Ed Shrimpton, from Dorchester, Oxfordshire, completed the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 last Friday for Oxford United in the Community and the Joey Beauchamp Foundation.

The latter was set up by the family of the U's legend, who took his own life in February 2022, to help address the need for mental health support and awareness.

Mr Shrimpton completed the challenge in eight hours and 46 minutes and endured lots of "long, straight miles" amongst hundreds of other runners.

"I was so desperate to finish it because people have been so generous to donate money so I didn't want to let anyone down.

"I was nervous and glad to get going. That definitely helped me to get rid of the nerves," Mr Shrimpton told BBC Radio Oxford.

He thanked donors, the football club and its running club, United Run Dept, which he is a member of.

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