Abbott has shown that, even at the age of 42, he is a striker still capable of notching twenty goals a season and was still a potent force before his injury after coming on as a 55th minute substitute in Crays` 2-1 home defeat against Maidstone United on January 16th.
Abbott sustained injury to his spinal column and is awaiting further medical consultation after landing awkwardly following jumping for a high ball, but at the moment his playing career prospects are on hold.
He has been cheered by the response from his manager Ian Jenkins and Cray chairman Gary Hillman regarding the offer gladly accepted to play a benefit game for one of the most respected characters ever to have graced the non-League game, and to provide for a future that could well mean retirement from the game he has graced for so long.
Abbott would appreciate to hear from ex-professionals who might wish to turn out to support him in a game that is likely to attract a bumper crowd by making an appearance for the Non-League All Stars side who he hopes will have its manager confirmed for the game shortly and announced on nonleaguedaily.
Gary can be contacted on 07703737502 in the first instance and confirms that he hopes to have a five-a-side game or penalty shoot-outs as a prelude to a game itself that kicks-off, subject to final confirmation, at 7pm.
By Dave Griffiths
Source: http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=40921