A good kind of sending off! Stars turn out in force for Ledley King’s Testimonial Dinner… and he’s even joined by political pal Boris Johnson



He announced back in July of last year that he would be retiring from football.

And on Tuesday stars of the football and TV world turned out to give the former Tottenham Hotspur player a send-off to remember at his Testimonial Dinner.

The highly rated centre defender was even joined by a well-known face of politics – Boris Johnson- who he became close with over the years due to his work as Youth Ambassador for the Mayor of London.



Let's party: Ledley King was joined by Boris Johnson at his Testimonial Dinner on Tuesday evening at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane, London.

The prestigious event, which took place at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London was a chance to remember the footballer’s career.

And judging by the turnout there were plenty of colleagues past and present, as well as celebrity friends on hand to offer a number of tributes.

Dressed in a smart black tuxedo the 32-year-old looked delighted as he posed on the red carpet on his way in.

Working together: Ledley is the Youth Ambassador to the Mayor Of London

Good night: Ledley was seen leaving with his partner Amy Kavanagh looking as if he was ready to hit the sack

Home time: The retired player was no doubt delight by the send off he received

He stopped to pose for a picture with Boris, who didn’t seem to have made quite the same effort with his appearance, wearing an ill-fitting blue suit and with un-brushed hair.

But regardless of his outfit the Mayor was happy to be there and later tweeted: 'Honoured to speak tonight about the great work being done by my new Youth Ambassador for Tottenham, Ledley King, at his testimonial dinner.'



Fortunately the other guest made more of an effort, such as Abbey Crouch who stole the show in her accidentally see-through black dress.

Her husband, who plays for Stoke City, also looked smart in a three piece suit, while sporting a touch of facial hair.

Eye catching: Making sure she looked the part Amy wore a very cleavage displaying dress