Footballers are a fashion conscious lot and MFC are known for their commitment to work in the community, therefore the Fashion Strikes event, a fashion show featuring the players and female employees of MFC as models in order to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care, held earlier this month, was a match made in heaven.
The clothes were kindly donated by The House in Yarm with Hair by Contemporary of Stokesley.
ComeOnBoro.com's Elle Brunton reports on the event.
Boro stars Jonathan Franks, David Wheater, Andrew Taylor, Chris Killen and Danny Coyne, and legends the irrepressible Craig Hignett and Gary Pallister took to the catwalk to model a range of clothes, from workwear to casual wear, right up to designer evening clothes.
Gordon Cox was acting as the compere for the fashion show and was thoroughly enjoying himself winding up the players.
The first player to take to the catwalk was teenage forward Jonathan Franks, but the loudest cheers were reserved for defender David Wheater, whose family were in attendance, "Bringing his personal fan club with him is David Wheater" announced Coxy.
There was further merriment, as an obviously uncomfortable Danny Coyne, sporting a sideways baseball cap, shorts and a t shirt was subjected to an impromptue interview from Cox.
Coxy: "You don't look too comfortable there Danny?
DC: "No, and you're not making it any better!"
Coxy, then turned to the audience and announced, "They don't understand fashion in Wales!"
Coyne had begun to explain about the backstage high jinks in progress, lead by Craig Hignett, when the man himself appeared in on the catwalk.
"Are you taking the mick?! he demanded of Coxy, "I'm waiting to come on, I'm nervous enough!"
When Hignett was allowed to take his turn on the runway, he did so in typically understated style, pointing at his watch, removing his jacket and pouting and sashaying for all he was worth, to a chorus of wolf whistles and applause.
Guests had earlier been treated to a champagne reception and dance troupe Urban Kaos were on hand to entertain the audience during the show's interval.
After the fashion show, the players turned posers, sorry, models! were happy to get back to something they are a little more used to, to talk football.
New Zealand international Chris Killen, said: "It's something I'm not really used to, you've got to strut your stuff! I was probably more nervous than playing in front of a full stadium. But it's for a great cause, it was an enjoyable night and hopefully [the money] will be put towards great things.
"I need to get back [to a regular place in the side] but I think it is all about the team, we are pushing for the play-offs and that's what we are trying to do.
"I was unfortunate to score my first goal and then pick up a hamstring injury which kept me out for a few weeks. I'm working hard in training and and doing all I can to help the team out."
Killen is looking forward to representing his county in the 2010 World Cup, but says his priority is helping Boro.
"It's a massive honour playing for my country. he said. "I've done well with my country, scoring a few goals, with the World Cup in the summer, it's nice to have something to look forward to, it's nice to have a summer break but I wouldn't give that [playing in the World Cup] up for anything.
"But I'm concentrating on Boro's season first."
And the striker will not rule out a permanent move to the Riverside, should all parties agree.
"Of course I'm really enjoying it here I've been here eight weeks or a couple of months and it's really great. he said.
"I worked with the manager before and the coaching staff are brilliant here. I'd love to stay on."
After the fashion show, guests were treated to a four-course gala dinner, auction with money-can't-buy items and live entertainment from top acts Jive Talkin' and Voulez-Vouz.
It was the third Fashion Strikes event Boro have held to help raise funds for Macmillan - and defender David Wheater has taken to the catwalk every time.
Organised by Middlesbrough Football Club, Fashion Strikes is sponsored by Riverside Leisure Promotions and award-winning florist Diana Kaye.
The event raised £3,520 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
First published on www.ComeOnBoro.com on 18-3-10
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