Harry Redknapp will be back in the dugout at Brisbane Road next month when he takes part in a charity football match against a Leyton Orient legends team.

The 68-year-old will lead a Men United XI against the Orient squad at the Matchroom Stadium on Sunday, May 31 with comedian Russell Brand as his assistant boss.

The former West Ham United and QPR boss returns to East London to pit his wits against Orient legends boss Martin Ling in a match spearheaded by mechanic and O’s youth coach Errol McKellar.

Tickets are now on sale for the match, which will see Barry Hearn return as chairman for the day, while the O’s will be skippered by John Mackie as the club’s 2005-06 promotion-winning team reunite for the worthwhile cause alongside striker Kevin Lisbie.

McKellar’s diagnosis with prostate cancer arrived purely by chance. Prompted to visit his doctor by his wife to cure his persistent snoring, he picked up a leaflet about the disease in the waiting room and discovered he was at higher than average risk of getting prostate cancer.

Money raised at the game will go to Prostate Cancer UK and McKellar also offers discounts on MOTs in his garage when customers pledge to discuss their prostate cancer risk with their doctor.

Star players taking part include Trevor Sinclair and Luther Blissett while Bradley Walsh and Ralf Little are set to join Brand from the celebrity world.

McKellar said: "In 2011 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and after having the treatments I am cured of the problem but it didn’t just stop there.

"I needed to do something to get this message out there and thanks to Prostate Cancer UK we came up with the idea of having an Orient Legends football match against a celebrity XI at Leyton Orient.

"The Leyton Orient 2005-06 squad is well remembered by the supporters as a big part of the club’s history, and this is the perfect occasion to get them back together.

"Both these teams want to win, but more importantly they are getting together and doing something great to beat prostate cancer. Sport is a fantastic way to do this."

Redknapp, who lost close friend John Bond to the disease, said: "We’ve all had people in our lives that have been affected by prostate cancer. What Errol is doing is amazing, and I’m really pleased to lend my support. Anything we can do to raise awareness has got to be good.

"It will be nice [to be back in management]. I always enjoy these types of games. A few of the guys like Luther [Blissett] and Trevor Sinclair have played for me over the years. It’s always nice to see the lads, and they always enjoy getting their boots on again.

"Hopefully people will come out and support the day and we’ll get some good support for the charity; that’s the all-important thing."

Tickets for the match, priced at £10 adults and £5 concessions, are available to buy at www.lofcdirect.co.uk.