“WOW!!!! What a fantastic reception I received at St James' Park on Sunday 26th July. It was one of the best night's of my life and I cant believe how many people turned up to support me and my charity. The atmosphere was amazing and the England win, thank goodness, was well deserved !!! I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who bought a ticket for the football match or indeed anyone who has made a donation to my charity. As I keep saying, "every penny counts".

I thought the fans were really respectful when the German national anthem was played and they gave the German team a well deserved ovation at the end of the game, so I thank them for that. I thought it was a very competitive match and I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. After all, it was all about having fun and raising money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

I would like to personally thank Lester Holcombe and Ciaran Kennedy of Toast for staging this magnificent event in my honour. I would also like to thank ITV for the wonderful programme they produced and obviously I could not have done this without the help of Newcastle United and their wonderful staff. Every player and celebrity who was involved in yesterday's match has my absolute gratitude because without them agreeing to take part it would never have happened. I have to say that the people of the North East "did me proud", so thank you all again from the bottom of my heart”.

Sir Bobby Robson CBE (his final statement on his own site)

"Lester, what an amazing night, I do hope you are very proud of yourself, you should be....it was incredible. I’m sure you are resting up for a couple of days but I did want to thank you again for all you have done, are doing and I hope will do for us!!!! Please do thank all your team and I hope we can get together soon.”

Mark Elliot, Chief of Staff Help for Heroes

“On Behalf of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, I and the Robson family thank you for your generous support.”

Lady Robson

“Mmmmmmm I love Toast!”

Paul Gascoigne

“Lester just a quick note to say great match, great show and great viewing figures.”

Dan Chambers, Five's Director of Programmes
(in reference to the 06 Legends match infamous for Boris Johnsons spear tackle on Mauro Gaudino)

I'd like to say a big thank you for helping to make the Indesit Challenge Cup the best yet. It all ran smoothly and the feedback has been very positive this end - even if there are a few limps. I look forward to next year."

Gina Head - Indesit