Stirling Albion and Scotland rugby stars set for charity football match in memory of Murray Dowey

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More than 500 tickets have already been sold to a star-studded charity football match in memory of tragic Dunblane teenager Murray Dowey.The charity match will gather cash for youth mental health charities “to ensure young people who are struggling receive the support they need”, said his heartbroken mum, Ros.Passionate Stirling Albion fan Murray, from Dunblane, took his own life in December 2023 after he was targeted online in a sextortion scam.

The 16-year-old was contacted on Instagram by someone claiming to be a young girl who asked him to send an explicit photo of himself before blackmailing him with it.The match will take place at the home of Murray’s beloved Stirling Albion, at Forthbank, on Sunday, September 29, and is set to feature Binos stars as well as Scottish rugby internationals.Scottish rugby stars George Horne, Stafford McDowall, Kyle Steyn and Duncan Weir – who had a brief spell at Stirling County – will join current and former Albion pros Ross McGeachie, Cameron McKinley and Kyle Banner on the pitch, alongside Dundee United’s Lewis O’Donnell.With the impressive line-ups, the local community is encouraged to come along and lend its support to the Soccer Aid style event, which aims to raise crucial funds for three youth mental health charities.

Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area. Stirling Albion skipper McGeachie said: “It’s a privilege to be involved in Murray’s Match.

As a local player, I understand how much the club meant to Murray and how important it is to support mental health initiatives for young people in our community.“This is more than just a football match – it’s a chance for us to come together, honour Murray’s memory, and raise awareness for a cause that affects so