Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Ian Bunting

Lanarkshire opticians scouring area for grassroots football team in desperate need of help

Specsavers have started scouring Lanarkshire as part of their nationwide search to find a grassroots football team in desperate need of a little help.

The community opticians and audiologists are giving one local club a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn their fortunes around with face-to-face training from a world class footballing legend and money-can't-buy experiences usually reserved for only elite clubs.

Laura Mullett, director at Specsavers Airdrie and Coatbridge, told Lanarkshire Live: ‘For decades, Specsavers has celebrated and made heroes of those who really, 'should’ve gone to Specsavers'.

"This year, we're taking our commitment to celebrating human moments to the next level, by investing in an underfunded area of culture which relies heavily on excellent sight and hearing - grassroots football.

"We want to give this community of heroes a taste of fame - celebrating them and their humanness in way that only they can dream about.

"So, that’s why we want local clubs across Lanarkshire to come forward and apply for the chance to be Specsavers’ 'Best Worst Team' and all the glory that comes with it."

Once Specsavers’ Best Worst Team has been selected, the healthcare retailer will be following and documenting the club’s journey throughout the 2023/24 footballing season.

To apply or nominate a team to become Specsavers' Best Worst Team, visit here.

You can follow the journey of the chosen Best Worst Team and see if Specsavers can change their fortunes via the company’s social media channels.

* Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.

And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.