Early Day Motions

GRETNA FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE SCOTTISH CUP FINAL (No. 1)

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2176: tabled on 15 May 2006

Tabled in the 2005-06 session.

This motion has been signed by 18 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted. The tabling Member has subsequently withdrawn this motion.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

This motion has subsequently been withdrawn by the tabling Member.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Gretna Football Club on its outstanding performance in the Scottish Cup Final, taking the game to extra time before losing only on penalties to Heart of Midlothian Football Club; congratulates owner Brooks Mileson, Chairman Ron MacGregor, Secretary Helen MacGregor, Manager Rowan Alexander and all the players and staff at the club on all their efforts; recognises the positive impact that Gretna FC has had on Scottish football and the local communities; congratulates the 12,500 Gretna fans who travelled to the game for their exemplary conduct and spirit; and notes that having won the 1st Division Championship Gretna have secured a place in the UEFA Cup and wishes them well in their endeavours next season.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Mundell, David
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2006
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Primary
Sheridan, Jim
Labour
Signed on 15 May 2006
Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Kawczynski, Daniel
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2006
Shrewsbury and Atcham
Reid, Mr Alan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 May 2006
Argyll and Bute
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on 15 May 2006
Perth and North Perthshire
Sarwar, Mr Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 15 May 2006
Glasgow Central

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Binley, Mr Brian
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2006
Northampton South
Bone, Mr Peter
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2006
Wellingborough
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 16 May 2006
Worthing West
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 16 May 2006
East Londonderry
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 16 May 2006
Keighley
Devine, Jim
Labour
Signed on 16 May 2006
Livingston
Francis, Dr Hywel
Labour
Signed on 16 May 2006
Aberavon
Gibson, Dr Ian
Labour
Signed on 16 May 2006
Norwich North
MacNeil, Mr Angus
Scottish National Party
Signed on 16 May 2006
Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Newmark, Mr Brooks
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2006
Braintree
Weir, Mr Mike
Scottish National Party
Signed on 16 May 2006
Angus
Wilson, Mr Rob
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2006
Reading East

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.