A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Richard Leonard demands the immediate creation of a fund to keep grassroots football alive
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
SCOTTISH Labour leader Richard Leonard believes the upcoming ban on adult grassroots football will kill clubs at the non-league level, unless a “Scottish Football Aid” fund is introduced immediately.
As it stands, there will be no adult football until October 25 at the earliest in the areas of Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Lothian and Forth Valley.
The Scottish Labour leader first demanded a fund be set up last month, with First Minisiter Nicola Sturgeon putting out a statement via a spokesperson which said: “This sport has a significant economic impact, but importantly also brings enjoyment to the many people who watch and play, and we don’t want supporters to be delayed in returning to stadiums for any longer than is absolutely necessary.”
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