A FOOTBALL match is being held in tribute to a man known as 'the guy with the big smile'.

Ryan Lord, 22, was found dead in bed by his family in Kidlington last December - and his death has remained unexplained.

Hundreds are set to take part in the first Ryan Lord Memorial Match and fun day in Kidlington on Saturday.

All the money raised will go to a charity that supports children with liver disease. Ryan's mother Lynn, of Mulcaster Avenue, said if the tournament became an annual event, proceeds would go to different charities each year.

She added: "He was known in the village as the guy with the big smile, from ear to ear. That is what has been put on the memorial cup."

The free event starts at 1.30pm at Kidlington Old Boys' Football Club in Crown Road. Children's funfair rides, stalls, face painting, a bungee run and bouncy castle are on offer.

There will also be a barbecue and licensed bar. Oxford United and BMW donated kits for the match which kicks off at 3pm.

Four teams, one made up from members of the Lord family, will compete for the cup.

Mrs Lord said of Ryan: "He was quite a popular boy. Everybody loved him. Kidlington Old Boys came to us and asked is they could do a memorial for him.

"I was quite shocked and we decided the money should go to charity."

The family is awaiting an inquest into the cause of Ryan's death. The 22-year-old grew up in Marston, Oxford, and was a keen goalkeeper and member of the Army Cadets.

He worked as a builder with his father Andy. Family friends Tony and Karen East, of Rowan Close in Kidlington, will donate the proceeds to the Children's Liver Disease Foundation.

The couple, whose son Luke was given a life-saving liver operation when only a few weeks old, are hoping to raise £1,000 from the day.

Mrs East said: "We've got a fantastic amount going on during the day and some wonderful raffle prizes. The football club has been a great help and local businesses have also been really supportive.

"We would love the fun day to become an annual event."

In June Mrs East postponed her honeymoon to take part in a fundraising cycle ride from London to Paris, raising more than £3,000.