The Green Machine swept to victory in the annual Largs Walking Football tournament in aid of the Prostate Scotland charity at Inverclyde Sports Centre.
Captained by former Winton Rovers player John Petrie, the Greens took the Pat Rall Memorial Trophy at the Weir indoor dome. John and his team of Kevin Rodgers, Ronnie McGowan, Eric Grant, Ian Taylor, Joe Harkins and Mike Orobczuk beat the Yellow Perils 2-1 to emerge as winners. Yellow skipper was Graeme Clive.
The Green Machine
Club chairman Drew Cochrane thanked the 36 players and referees Chris McClenaghen and Finlay Gillies, who took part in the event which raises money in memory of founder member Pat Rall, who passed away after contracting prostate cancer. Pat had been a player, referee and kitman.
His wife, Rosie Rall, presented the trophy and prizes alongside her family who attended. Family member Tommy O’Brien was one of the guest players provided by the Inverkip club.
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A close third place were the Purple Pals, captained by Gerry Begley, who also finished ahead of the Blue Brigade, skippered by Kenny Lynn and the Red Hot Guys led by Robert Anderson.
At a social night in the George bar, Drew and fellow members raised a toast in memory of Norrie McGowan and Kenny McGuinness, who died from cancer this year.
A donation in excess of £600 will be donated to Prostate Cancer Scotland as a result of the tournament, which was also supported by sportscotland.
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