St Mirren applaud “brilliant” Tamosevicius debut in Hampden cauldron
A 6-2 pummelling could drain the confidence of any side, but St Mirren’s defeat to Celtic at Hampden offered several positives, including the introduction of 17-year-old debutant Grant Tamosevicius. Ryan Mullen’s early injury handed the academy goalkeeper the opportunity of a lifetime, striding onto the National Stadium’s turf to face the Scottish Champions in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Grant’s teammates, including defensive stalwart Alex Gogic, hailed the youngster’s maturity in handling the occasion. “For Grant it was a special moment,” Gogic stated. “I just told him when he comes in, just enjoy every second, because you never know if you will ever come back. “I just told him, if you have nerves, just relax, enjoy every second, it doesn’t matter if you make a mistake, just enjoy every second of it, because you never know. “I’m 32 and you don’t come here often, so I said enjoy it, take it in and enjoy every moment. “It’s special, the boys were over at him and especially the fans, and he did brilliantly, some good saves.” Craig McLeish’s objective is simple – keep St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Clawing back a two-goal deficit to Celtic, thanks to a Mikael Mandron double, should offer further confidence to the side, who have already picked up crucial victories over Aberdeen and Falkirk. After three straight top-six finishes, the Paisley faithful have endured a testing campaign in the latest campaign. But having already lifted the Scottish League Cup trophy in December, surviving this intriguing relegation battle would cap off another memorable season.
Ross County to Host Scotland’s First International Transplant Football Tournament
Ross County to Host Scotland’s First International Transplant Football Tournament SNN Sports is pleased to share that Ross County Football Club will host the first-ever international transplant football tournament to take place in Scotland. The Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall will stage the Four Nations Transplant Football Championship from 29th to 30th May. The tournament will see Scotland Transplant Active Football compete as the home nation against England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The event is open to all, with supporters encouraged to attend and be part of a special occasion that celebrates far more than football. Duncan Macaulay of Scotland Transplant Active Football said: “Scotland Transplant Active Football are incredibly proud to bring the Four Nations Transplant Football Championship to Ross County FC, marking the first-ever international transplant football tournament to be held in Scotland. This event is about far more than football – it celebrates life, second chances, resilience and the extraordinary impact of organ donation. Hosting it in Dingwall, at such a welcoming and community-focused club, makes it even more special and provides the perfect venue to showcase these inspiring athletes from Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales, representing Transplant Sport UK on an international stage.” Mark Ridgers, Business Development Executive at Ross County Football Club, said: “Ross County Football Club is proud to host this upcoming event, which represents far more than what takes place on the pitch. Being involved is an opportunity we could not overlook and showcases a great way to support Transplant Scotland. We would like to extend our sincere recognition to Duncan Macaulay, whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in bringing this event to the Highlands. His commitment and vision deserve the highest praise. This event will be free for all to come along and support, but donations to Transplant Scotland are welcome. Also, any local businesses who are interested in supporting the event in some way, we would be happy to hear from you. This occasion not only allows us to stage a truly remarkable event, but also provides an excellent platform to showcase both the Highlands and the outstanding facilities at the Global Energy Stadium to all those attending. We very much look forward to the tournament and, like many others, we extend our best wishes to Duncan and the team for every success.” Supporters can follow Scotland Transplant Active Football channels for further updates and event information in the lead-up to the tournament.
