FORMER goalkeeping star Fraser Digby faced 500 penalties to help raise awareness for Parkinson’s UK.

The ex-Manchester United and Swindon Town FC player only conceded 36 spot kicks in the four hours he was there and helped raise £800 for the charity.

Play Football Swindon, in Kembrey Park Industrial Estate, donated a free pitch for the event.

Other than the penalty shootout there was also special hot drinks and food deals on offer, as well as a raffle where plenty of prizes were on offer.

Fraser said: “The turnout was tremendous, and I think I rolled back the years with a couple of the saves.

“It is an underrated disease that like cancer has touched everybody somewhere along the line and the profile for Parkinson’s needs to be raised so we can find a cure.

“Raising money for a great cause like this will make a difference.

“This charity does a lot for people with the disease and also the carers who look after them.”

He added when he played in goal he would analysis the way a player would step up to take a penalty against him, he could read their body shape and language to successfully save the penalty, that was his secret behind only conceding a small amount on Saturday.

Parkinson’s UK’s Swindon & District branch have 300 members and they are leading the way to try and make life easier for patients who suffer with the condition.

One in 350 adults are affected by the disease and it affects around 145,000 people in the UK.

Dave Logan, Chair of the Parkinson’s UK Swindon & District branch, said: “This was a really fun day out for the family.

“It gave people the chance to meet a legend and to raise money for a brilliant cause.

“This will go towards making a difference to people who suffer from Parkinson’s.

“The event couldn’t have gone any better and we have raised a significant amount thanks to the generosity of all involved.”

Katherine Bartrop, Head of Regional Fundraising at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We want to say a huge thank you for supporting Parkinson’s UK.

“Every penny raised will take us a step closer to a cure for the condition and support those living with its effects.”