Festival blog
Remembering the greats
Football matches are one of the few places in the modern world that friends, families and communities come together on a regular basis, and most of Scotland's football clubs have roots that go back generations. Allegiances and stories get passed down and become part of a common identity.
But not all of those who have shared in a club's highs and lows are still with us. Each club has its greats - either on the pitch as a player, behind the scenes as a member of staff, or in the stands as a fan - who are sorely missed. Be it an empty peg in the changing room or an empty seat in the stands, their passing leaves its mark, and yet the stories about them will live on in hearts and memories.
For this year's To Absent Friends, we'd like to gather together a collection of these stories. We are creating a gallery of greats, one from each league club, and we want you to help us. All we need is a photo and up to 50 words telling us why that person is still remembered. It can be anyone associated with the club - a player, a manager, a member of staff, a fan. You tell us.
So, who is your club's Absent Friend? If you have a suggestion, please let us know. E-mail your suggestion with a picture and 40-50 words to:
robert.peacock@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
We'll be choosing one from each club to go in our gallery of greats. The others we will share on our storytelling wall.
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