Footballers from Wishaw school kitted out with new strips thanks to two companies

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Talented young footballers from a Wishaw school have been kitted out thanks to the generosity of two local companies. Netherton Primary pupils were in need of new strips as their talented young players take on other schools in the area.Thankfully two local businesses, owned by former pupils, decided to step forward and help the school out - and even brought along their former coach in order to present the new strips.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Gayna Doyle, from the parent council, was delighted with the generous donation from both companies.She said: “The parent council had advertised that they would like to replace their football kits.“We were lucky that two former pupils got in touch with us to say they would replace them for us.“They were Gordon Gunn from GG plastering and Iain Scott from Quick Dent.

Both played in the school football team when they were pupils.“When presenting the boys with their new strips, they invited along the janitor at the time Jim Christie.

He was their coach.“The school presents an award for sportsmanship each year named The James Christie Award for Sportsmanship named after the ex janitor.” *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.