25th anniversary of the Scottish Junior Cup final

Early day motion 1105, tabled 26 April 2023 by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 9 members.

That this House recognises the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Junior Cup final when Arthurlie Football Club defeated local rival Pollok 4-0 at Fir Park in Motherwell; notes that the anniversary will be marked with a testimonial match on 7 May 2023 at Dunterlie Park, with players from the cup-winning Arthurlie team playing a Clydebank select team; understands the testimonial match is dedicated to Stuart Allison who played for the victorious Arthurlie team 25 years ago; further notes that the Arthurlie team was led by Jimmy McQuade and that the goal scorers were Mark McLaughlin, Steven Convery, John Millar, and Steven Nugent; highlights Stuart’s commitment to the sport having spent ten years playing for Arthurlie and a further eight years for Clydebank; further understands all funds raised at the testimonial match will be donated to the local group Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire; and wishes all the players and supporters attending the anniversary game a very enjoyable match.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, DUP 1.