A Glasgow powerchair football team is set to represent Scotland in the Geneva Cup next month.
The sport offers those who are severly impaired access to the world's most popular game. Powerchair football is open to anyone who uses a powered wheelchair or those who have limited movement in a manual wheelchair.
FC United Powerchair Football Club, who train in Bishopbriggs, was founded last October and offers those in and around the area the chance to compete at a high level.
The club was created by brothers Connor and Kieran Burns, who also plays in the side.
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Connor told Glasgow Live: "It gives people who have severe disabilities the opportunity to play an active team sport.
"It's for those who need powerchairs to get around so it isn't the same as wheelchair rugby or basketball. Powerchair football really is the only sport available to them, which creates a community spirit.
"A lot of society can be inaccesible for those using powerchairs, so it can be quite limiting from a social aspect."
The sport was first brought to Scotland 12 years ago and the brothers have watched it continuously evolve over time into what it is now.
Now the team compete in a Scottish league and cup with other players from around the country.
The coach said: "My brother is a powerchair user and he has been involved since the first session in Scotland. I have also been involved since the beginning.
"We have been watching the progression of the sport and how it has changed.
"We put the team together in October 2022 and we are now looking forward to play in the Geneva Cup.
"It is our first international competition that we are playing in since we formed less than a year ago. It'll be the first for our players to play against teams in this kind of competition.
"It gives them the opportunity to meet players from other countries and represent Scotland. It really is an amazing life experience for the squad.
"Growing up I could dream about becoming a footballer but he didn't have that opportunity, there was no dream.
"This sport only got introduced in Scotland 12 years ago and gave him a new lease of life."
The club is linked with the movement United to Prevent Suicide, which utilises football to help people open up about their mental health.
Players' wellbeing is of paramount importance to the coaches at the club.
As they are now preparing to fly to Switzerland next month, FC United are trying to raise fund in a number of different ways. Celtic have offered the Kerrydale Suite and a number of raffle prizes to the team for their upcoming race night on July 29, with tickets now on sale.
A GoFundMe has also been set up to raise the cash.
Connor hopes that these opportunities will open the doors for more powerchair users to try the sport in the future.
He said: "We want more people to join the club.
"We are also wanting to see more teams pop up around Scotland and eventually see links with professional clubs.
"The English FA cup is being shown on TV and I hope the visibility of the sport continues to increase.
"The more visible the sport is the more young people in powerchairs can dream."
The Geneva Cup is set to take place on August 19 and 20 and will be live streamed for people to watch online.
To find out more about FC United click here and to donate to the GoFundMe click here
