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Grassroot Awards 2010




 


The unsung heroes of grassroots football were honoured at the 7th Scottish FA Grassroots Awards, in partnership with McDonald’s and The Sunday Mail.

 

Scotland national coach Craig Levein was at Hampden Park on Thursday 21 January to present the awards, alongside Scotland legend, and McDonald’s head of Scottish football, Kenny Dalglish.


The annual ceremony celebrates the efforts of the tireless volunteers who give their valuable time and effort to provide footballing opportunities in communities across the country.

 

The 2010 Grassroots Award Winners:
 

Best Primary School

in McDonald’s Programme

Glenburn Primary School, Prestwick

 

Volunteer in Youth Football

Stewart Laird, Fernieside FC, Edinburgh

 

McDonald’s Programme Coach of the Year

Scott Madden

 

Volunteer in Women’s/Girls’ Football

Mary McDonald and Josie Cameron

Dundee United Sports Club

 

Best Primary School Teacher

in McDonald’s Programme

Claire McManus

Woodburn Primary School, Dalkeith

 

Volunteer in Disabled Football

Lex Shields

 

Most Supportive McDonald’s Restaurant

Hamilton Retail Park

 

Volunteer in Adult Football

Tommy Munro, Ancrum AFC, Scottish Borders

 

Most Supportive Professional Player

Mark Staunton, East Fife FC

 

Team of the Year

Grampian MLD Squad

 

McDonald’s Grassroots

Club of the Year

Letham Community Sports Club, Perth

 

Merit Award for Services to Football

Douglas Dalgleish, Tynecastle FC, Edinburgh

 

 

 

Scottish FA director of football development, Jim Fleeting, said: “The Grassroots Awards give us the chance to celebrate our wonderful grassroots game, and honour the people who keep football going across the country – the game can’t survive without their enthusiasm and commitment.

 

“Many congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and indeed the thousands of volunteers up and down the country who all deserve our thanks.”

 

Kenny Dalglish said: “I’ve been involved with the partnership between McDonalds and the Scottish FA since it began more than seven years ago, and I have personal experience of the wonderful impact it has had on boys and girls from all walks of life who love football.

 

“We can’t do without the dedicated people who coach, encourage and motivate players every week. I was delighted to meet just a few of them tonight, and I congratulate all of this year’s winners.”


McDonald's and The Scottish FA, Community Partners since 2002, have developed a Community Coaching Programme to raise standards in grassroots football.

 

The programme has created over 1,400 community coaches across Scotland, providing over 80,000 children with access to quality coaching during school time.

 

In 2008, McDonald's announced a further three-year partnership to support the Scottish FA's grassroots club development initiative, Quality Mark.