Bradford City legend Stuart McCall is to lead a galaxy of former stars at a huge fund-raising football match for the Telegraph & Argus Save Our City Appeal.

The former City captain - who led the Bantams into the Premiership in 1999 - will take to the field at Valley Parade on Sunday, May 30, for the pro-celebrity game to raise vital cash to help keep the club in business.

And a host of other stars including John Hendrie, Bruce Bannister, John Dreyer, Wayne Jacobs, Greg Abbott and Mark Ellis have signed up to take part.

The T&A and the Bradford City Supporters' Trust are trying to raise £100,000 by the end of June to help administrators save the Bantams from extinction.

It is hoped that the T&A Save Our City Pro-Celebrity All Stars match will raise tens of thousands of pounds for the appeal and give fans the chance to see some of their heroes grace the Valley Parade pitch again. More former stars and special guests are still to be announced, but the list of confirmed players includes: Ron Futcher, Des Hamilton, Nicky Mohan, Paul Showler, Neil Tolson, Chris Wilder, Tommy Wright, Neil Grayston, Mark Prudhoe and Dave Evans.

Ian Ormondroyd, the former Bantams' striker, who is now the club's football in the community officer, will act as manager of one of the teams on the day.

Popular centre back Darren Moore will return to City provided he receives permission from his current club West Bromwich Albion.

Today McCall, who is now player coach at Sheffield United, called on City fans to turn out in force for the match.

"This is a great opportunity to show just how much the club means to everyone in Bradford," he said.

"This is a special club to so many people, especially the supporters. Nobody can imagine what it would be like if City suddenly ceased to exist.

"We're all keeping our fingers crossed that there are potential investors out there who are willing to give the club some financial backing. And this is an ideal chance to show them what Bradford City is all about."

Long-serving full-back Wayne Jacobs said he would be delighted to turn-out to show his support for the efforts to keep City in business.

Jacobs, who is in his tenth year with the club, said: "It's a difficult time but the city is showing a lot of strength and character. I really think there will be good things to come out of this if the club can survive."

And former skipper Greg Abbott, who played for City for ten years, said he would be delighted to take part.

"You can count me in," he said. "Bradford City is a great club and there is no way anybody is going to watch it fold. It will be good to see all the old faces again and we promise the fans a wonderful afternoon."

Chris Wilder, the former full-back who is now boss at Conference side Halifax Town, said: "It's a terrible shame to see what has happened to Bradford. But everybody is rallying round in this time of need and I'm more than happy to add my support."

The match will see two of the defenders who helped guide City into the top flight in 1999 reunited.

Darren Moore, who has just been promoted back to the Premiership with West Brom, said he would be delighted to return to Valley Parade and team-up again with John Dreyer.

"I'm happy to do anything I can to help," he said. "The club and the fans were good to me when I played for Bradford and I have never forgotten that."

Dreyer, who is now boss of non-league Maidenhead, said: "I'll be coming up to do my bit. It's not worth thinking about if Bradford City were to just disappear.

"I really enjoyed my years at the club and I will always have great memories. It's fantastic the way people have responded to this appeal and I'm sure this match will really help towards that."

Celebrity pundit Rodney Marsh - who famously had to shave his head in the Valley Parade centre circle after losing a bet City would not survive in the Premiership - gave his backing to the event.

"Unfortunately I am on holiday in America so I won't be able to make the game but I do wish you all the best," he said.

T&A Editor Perry Austin-Clarke said: "This match will give people a fantastic opportunity to turn out and show their support for Bradford City.

"We've had a superb response from the players we've approached so far and are expecting to announce more names for the event in the next few days.

"Since we launched our Save Our City Appeal on Friday, the response from our readers has been overwhelming, with thousands of pounds arriving in donations at our offices and people ringing in to tell us what they're doing to help raise these vital funds.

"We're asking for a minimum £5 donation to the appeal from everyone who attends the match but, if people can make larger donations, then we'd be immensely grateful. I don't think we can emphasise enough that every penny that people give to the appeal is a step towards securing the future of the club."

Supporters' Trust chairman Mark Boocock said it promised to be a special day and a massive boost to the appeal.

"What a brilliant game this will be and a great chance for fans to watch their former heroes whilst contributing to the efforts to ensure that future generations of fans also have a team to support," he said.

"I would like to thank the people who have committed to give up their time to take part and the T&A for arranging this match at such short notice.

"The response from everyone to the appeal has been fantastic and all those who have participated deserve a great deal of thanks."

The game will kick-off at 1pm on Sunday, May, 30. Admission will be by cash donation on the day.