COMEDIAN Bob Mortimer must be the envy of many a Middlesbrough Football Club supporter.

Television's Shooting Stars co-star was given the chance to score three penalties at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

He teamed up with former Middlesbrough striker John Hendrie in a charity penalty shoot-out, helping to raise £400 for the Teesside Hospice, in Middlesbrough, courtesy of Middlesbrough FC sponsor Dial-a-Phone.

The men took three penalties each, raising £200 for the hospice.

Dial-a-Phone doubled that to £400.

Bob said: "It was great fun taking penalties on the pitch at half-time and I am glad that John and I helped Dial-a-Phone raise some money for the Teesside Hospice."

Richard O'Quinn, marketing director for Dial-a-Phone, said: "This is a great cause and Dial-a-Phone is only too pleased to help with this donation.

"I would like to thank Bob and John for taking time out of their schedules to help us raise this money."

Sarah Dawson, events co-ordinator for the Teesside Hospice, said: "I would like to thank Dial-a-Phone for this generous donation and for doubling the amount raised.

"I would also like to thank Bob and John for taking the penalties and helping to raise this money for our 21st anniversary appeal."