ONE of the Borders’ most successful footballers has paid tribute to a Peeblesshire walking football club.
Tweedvale Walking Football Club has pioneered the game for older people in Peebles.
Former Rangers, Hearts and St Johnstone striker Steven MacLean was the guest of honour as Tweedvale, one of Scotland’s first walking football clubs, celebrated its 10th anniversary.
He also presented honorary life membership certificates to its three founding members – John Blair, Colin MacDonald and Findlay Ferguson…
Past and present players, friends and opponents – including walking footballers from Edinburgh – celebrated the 10th anniversary at the Green Tree Hotel in Peebles, with reflections on tournament appearances as far afield as Portugal.
Pride of place was kept for Jillian Scott and Amanda Renwick, former Scottish Borders Council employees who were instrumental in working with the men to secure funding and launch the club in 2014…
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Author: The Walking Football
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