TV star Ben Shephard is relishing the prospect of hosting the 2010/11 End of Season Gala Dinner in aid of the Academy next Monday.
The Sky Sports presenter will take a break from his usual television duties to compere the prestigious evening which is being sponsored by Alpari (UK) at the Grosvenor House hotel on London's Park Lane.
The 36-year-old is also a fanatical Hammer, having attended his first home match during the unforgettable 'Boys of '86' season 25 years ago.
The Gala Dinner will give Shephard the opportunity to mix with his heroes, including members of that famous 1985/86 squad. He will follow on from Phill Jupitus and James Corden, who hosted the previous two sell-out Gala Dinners.
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Shephard is also looking forward to seeing the Hammer of the Year crowned, and there are no surprises for guessing who he would pick for the illustrious award.
"Two words - Scott Parker," Shephard said. "Quiet rightly he was named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. What a season, and to get another England cap and be the best player on the pitch just shows that he should have been involved in South Africa.
"Rob Green has been awesome, too, especially after the World Cup, while Freddie Sears has brought a ton of energy and eagerness which is great to see."
Tables of ten and a limited number of individual places are available now through the club's corporate hospitality department. Although all premium tables have now sold out, the club are offering a special secondary rate on tables of ten for £1,500 plus VAT.
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The entire first-team squad - as well as some famous names - will be in attendance for this glittering event which will be highlighted by the crowning of the 2010/11 Hammer of the Year.
Scott Parker will be hoping to make it three consecutive wins, a feat that only five-times winner Sir Trevor Brooking has achieved since its inception for the 1957/58 season. Several other seasonal awards will also be crowned on the night including the Best Goal, Best Team Performance, Best Save, Players' Player and Top Scorer
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The popular Gala Dinner has been a complete sell-out in each of the past two years, giving fans the opportunity to rub shoulders with heroes past and present, as well as the club's Board and coaching staff. It will be a simply unmissable evening that allows you to get up close and personal with the men that matter.