Walking football teams set for Gala charity tournament at Netherdale
Teams from across the east of Scotland will descend on Netherdale Arena this weekend as Gala Fairydean Rovers hosts its annual walking football tournament in aid of Prostate Scotland.
The event, which takes place on Sunday, June 28, at 1pm will see players compete for the Hugh Nicolson Memorial Trophy while raising money for the charity.
Defending champions Linlithgow Rose will return to defend the trophy, facing competition from Musselburgh Windsor, Oriam, Dunbar, Stenhousemuir, Hearts, two teams from Dunfermline Dynamos, two from Tweedvale and two teams from the hosts, Gala Fairydean Rovers.
The trophy was inaugurated in memory of Hugh Nicolson, a much-loved member of Gala Fairydean Rovers Walking Football Club who passed away in 2023.
Graeme McIver, chair of the Gala Fairydean Rovers Community Trust, said: “Our tournament has become a fixture in the events calendar for walking football clubs from the east of Scotland.
He added: “We have been helped this year by several local businesses and we’re grateful to them for their financial contributions.”
Entry is free, although donations to Prostate Scotland will be encouraged throughout the day.