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Motion · S6M-00982 · 30 Aug 2021

John Dyer Honoured at Scottish Rugby South Community Awards

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates John Dyer, director of rugby at Greenock Wanderers RFC, on receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Scottish Rugby South Community Awards; understands that John has ploughed a lifetime of experience into the grassroots game and has now been involved in the sport for over 60 years; notes that the 78-year-old, who started playing rugby in school, has had a number of key roles at Fort Matilda over the years, including president, captain and secretary; understands that John played an important role in helping the Wanderers establish their £1m state-of-the-art clubhouse facility, and that, in addition to his work at the club, which included recently appointing a mental wellbeing officer to help support players, John plays a key role in the wider Scotland rugby scene; thanks John for his commitment to the game, and wishes him and Greenock Wanderers RFC all the best for the future.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.