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Hard man actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones is coming to Selby

Vinnie Jones. Photograph: thevinniejones on Instagram
Wed 11 Jan, 2023 @ 9.56 pm News David Dunning

Football legend and tough man actor Vinnie Jones is coming to Selby and there’s a chance to be part of a meet and greet /question and answer event organised by the man who brought Frank Bruno to town.

Tony Walker says he enjoys putting on these shows with famous sporting personalities, as he likes to see the people of Selby have a chance to meet the famous and influential.

Vinnie Jones played professionally as a defensive midfielder from 1984 to 1999, notably for Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers.

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He also played for and captained the Welsh national team, having qualified through a Welsh grandparent.

His acting career has seen him play ‘hard men’ roles, as violent criminals and thugs.

Jones’s film career began with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and continued with roles in films such as Snatch (2000), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), Mean Machine (2001), and Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).

He has also appeared on television too, namely as Sebastian Moran in Elementary and Brick in Arrow.

Vinnie Jones will be at the River Mills Ballroom, Ousegate, Selby on the 14th May at 12:00 noon.

For tickets get in touch with Tony Walker via his Facebook page or text your name and how many tickets you want to this number 07917 183084.

Drop him a text for more details and prices for the tickets which covers the cost of putting on the event.

Tony says he doesn’t make a profit. VIP Packages are available too where you can have a ‘meet and greet’ with the star.

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