Childrens’ charities have accused Scottish football clubs of failing to protect young players from sexual abuse, following research from The Ferret which shows nearly two-thirds of Premiership and Championship teams have no dedicated safeguarding officer.
Rangers have been fined £15,000 by the Scottish FA for failing to act in an “orderly fashion” in games against Celtic and Hibernian in December.
McNamara won four league titles during a 10-year spell with Celtic and former team-mates, clubs and the wider Scottish football community have been sending messages of support as he fights for his life.
Pupils will battle through fatigue and tiredness to swim 15 minute slots each every hour, for 24 hours. The event, which is sponsored by a number of island businesses, will be officially opened by two national swimmers. A DJ will also keep youngsters entertained with music throughout the event.
BBC Scotland is reporting that the funeral cortege for EuroMillions winner Colin Weir made an emotional visit to the home of his favourite football team, Partick Thistle.
SNP MP Ronnie Cowan, who has spoken out about the gambling industry, said: “This is welcomed but we mustn’t take our eyes off the prize and that’s a completely new Gambling Act.”
