It is something most fans can only ever dream of - becoming a professional footballer. But thanks to Crystal Palace FC and Football Aid, that dream is about to become an amazing reality.

Palace have teamed up with fundraising organisation Football Aid - who raise money for a wide range of charities, locally and nationally, by hosting events at the UK's top Clubs - to give fans of all ages, shapes and sizes, the chance to fulfil a dream and sample the typical match day experience of the Palace stars they pay to watch every week.

From seeing your shirt hanging up in the changing room to your first steps on the hallowed turf, you can experience just what it is like to pull on the jersey and play a game of heart pumping football for the club you love.

As well as proudly sporting Palace colours, you also have the chance to play alongside the likes of club heroes such as Dougie Freedman and Jim Cannon who have taken part in Football Aid events over the years.

As Stuart Pink commented after his debut at Selhurst Park last year: "I wouldn't have missed this experience for the world and I can genuinely recommend it to anyone interested in competing next year."

"You don't have to be a superstar, you don't have to be lightning quick - just an Eagles fan who wants to live the dream and raise money for worthy causes."

Positions in this unique event - which will take place at the end of the current season - are available to buy now at www.footballaid.com and funds raised from the game will be split between Football Aid's parent charity, Field of Dreams, towards diabetes research, education and management projects and to a charity nominated for funding by Palace.

For further information, visit www.footballaid.com or call the Football Aid Sales team on 0131 220 5999 to find out how you can bring alive your footballing dreams!