RITCHIE Humphreys, Hartlepool United's club captain, will launch his Official Testimonial Brochure on Saturday, March 26.

Currently enjoying his testimonial season, Ritchie will be in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre from 11-12 to meet fans and sign copies of the publication, hours before his Black Tie and Champagne Reception Sporting Dinner at The Wynyard Rooms.

"The Hartlepool supporters are brilliant and they always have been to me,'' he said.

"I'm really enjoying my testimonial year and this is another chance for me to meet our fans and I hope they like the brochure!"

The 64-page full colour publication, costing £5, includes features, every statistic you need to know about Ritchie's time at Pools, and a career lowdown.

Ritchie has also selected three dream teams - of those who he has played with for Pools, those he has played with for other sides and an XI made up of the best opponents he has faced.

The brochure, printed by Atkinson Print and designed and edited by The Northern Echo sports editor Nick Loughlin, also includes Ritchie's top ten games and his top ten goals in a blue and white shirt, with photographs from Hartlepool Mail photographer Frank Reid from each and every game featured.

"Top tens and dreams teams are always open to debate,'' added Ritchie. "I'm sure Pools fans out there will have their own opinions on who should be in there - and who shouldn't!

"In putting the brochure together we've had good fun going through my favourite games and goals and I look forward to hearing what our fans think.''

Ritchie will be joined by Pools mascot H'angus The Monkey at the launch.