This Club Matters More: League Managers Association Members Show Support For Prostate United
Last weekend, managers and head coaches across the Premier League and EFL were united in support of one lifesaving club – Prostate United.
Bosses from across the football pyramid sported Prostate Cancer UK’s iconic Man of Men badges in support of Prostate United, the UK’s biggest grassroots football fundraising challenge, thanks to the charity’s long-standing partnership with the League Managers Association (LMA).
The iconic badge was sported by the likes of Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, Everton’s David Moyes, Fabian Hurzeler of Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner. Coventry City manager Frank Lampard OBE, Matthias Jaissle of Newcastle, Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris, Keith Andrews of Brentford, Ipswich Town boss Gary O’Neil, Pierre Sage of Crystal Palace and Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa also wore their badges with pride in the Premier League.
In the EFL, Birmingham City’s Chris Davies, Millwall manager Alex Neil, Brian Barry Murphy of Cardiff City and Grant McCann of Doncaster Rovers, who are the reigning fundraising champions of Prostate United, were amongst those who showed their support. Rovers, who have raised over £120,000 for Prostate Cancer UK through Prostate United over the years, hosted the charity and two supporters for their 1-0 win over Burton Albion.
Over 4,000 fans and club staff have signed for Prostate United this year, with fundraising passing £600,000. Manchester United currently top the fundraising league table with over £40,000 raised, with Liverpool and Arsenal on their tails in second and third respectively.
Prostate United comes as prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK and the only major cancer without a screening programme. The disease affects one in eight men, with the risk significantly higher for Black men, men over 50 and those with a family history of the disease.
Cardiff manager Brian Barry Murphy doubled down on his support last week by wearing his Prostate United shirt in his press conference ahead of their game at Blackburn Rovers.
He said: “Prostate United is a really great challenge and it’s great to hear how many football club staff, fans and famous faces are taking part this October. I know Cardiff City has long supported the work of Prostate Cancer UK so it’s great to see a squad of 18 helping us rise up the fundraising table!
“The stats are really shocking. This disease effects 1 in 8 men, and its 1 in 4 if you’re Black. But it’s a disease that is curable if caught early.
“Bluebirds fans can get involved with Prostate United by running, walking and competing every day in October to change the game for men. There’s still time to sign up and I wish everyone taking part the best of luck.”
Richard Bevan OBE, LMA Chief Executive, said: “We are incredibly proud of our long-standing partnership with Prostate Cancer UK and it’s a cause that resonates right across our membership.
“Prostate United is a fantastic initiative to raise awareness of prostate cancer both within the football community, but further afield, and, since its launch, thousands of people have shown their support and helped make a difference.
“Our members’ health and wellbeing is hugely important to us and remains a significant area of support that we provide to them and their families. During the 2025-26 season, over 290 health assessments were delivered as part of our Wellness Programme. These health check-ups are absolutely vital in helping to spot the early signs and symptoms of diseases such as prostate cancer.
“Through the stories of Chris Hughton, Mick Harford and Brian Horton, our partnership with Prostate Cancer UK continues to be a real force for good, and we are looking forward to supporting another brilliant Prostate United campaign.”
Seren Evans, Senior Head of Mass Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Prostate United harnesses the power of the football community to achieve amazing things for men, and the support of the League Managers’ Association helps us reach further and grow faster every year.
“It’s powerful to see managers and head coaches standing shoulder to shoulder with football fans taking part in Prostate United this October, showing that when football comes together behind a cause, it can make a real difference to men’s lives.
“Prostate United has kicked off in style for 2026, and we’ve seen the most competitive year so far, with clubs like Doncaster Rovers, Wycombe Wanderers and Millwall showcasing the strength of their fanbases to challenge the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the fundraising league table.
“The camaraderie, passion and friendly rivalry between clubs and supporters is what makes this campaign so special, and with over £500,000 raised so far, it’s set to be the biggest year yet. We’re proud to have the LMA standing alongside clubs, fans and communities across the UK, helping us raise vital awareness of the UK’s most cancer and funds for groundbreaking research to build a better future for men.”
Support Prostate United and take on the one rival every club faces: prostate cancer. Because every 45 minutes, one man dies from prostate cancer in the UK – that’s half a football match.
Fundraise alongside fans, players, kit men, physios and gaffers from clubs across the country to see who can make the biggest difference. Support the club that matters more.
Find your team, donate and save men’s lives at: prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org.
