THERE was an amazing response to the first day of bidding for the places in our ultimate football marathon.

A total of 16 bids were officially lodged by Everton and Liverpool supporters at the close of play yesterday.

And even though there were more enquiries from Kopites - 10 for the Reds and six for the Blues - the highest bid was tabled by a Toffee.

There will be a daily auction update on this website from Friday (January 8) onwards and don't forget that all the proceeds go to three very important local charities.

So for your chance to be managed by Liverpool's Jamie Carragher or Everton's Leighton Baines get bidding now!