Smiths legend Mike: We MUST save Salford club

'IT'S GREAT PEOPLE ARE HELPING, BUT IT NEEDS MORE FUNDING'

- ADAM MAIDMENT

THE Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has said it is crucial that Salford Lads Club is saved from closing.

Last month, it was revealed that the recreational club, on Coronation Street, was on the brink of shutting down after bosses said it needed to find a quarter of a million pounds by the end of November to survive.

Since then, more than £229,000 has been raised - with a number of big name musicians, politicians and local celebrities backing the cause through donations and auctions including Morrissey, Noel Gallagher, Courteeners and Graham Nash.

Over the years, Mike, who was born in Fallowfield, has campaigned to help raise funds for the recreational space and has also recently donated a number of items to auction off to help the fundraiser.