Motion text
That this House welcomes the 125th anniversary of the first ever match between teams from different parts of Spain which took place on 25 April at the Velanova Velodrome between a team made up of Scottish factory workers from the Coats industrial colony at Borgonyá, and a team of players which would go on to help form the modern day FC Barcelona; recognises that the Scottish team was composed of players mainly from the Paisley area, with a teamsheet of Cochrane (captain), Paton, English, Munro, Lyies, Gerard, Cooper, Al. Nicol, A.Tong, H. Tong, Rushtong & King (sub) and that their team, Association Torelló, would go on to become the current club CD Borgonyá; notes that the current club continue to honour their Scots heritage with a small saltire on their black and white jerseys, the only two colours in which the factory thread was dyed, and the same kit design that Paisley team St Mirren play in; acknowledges that around 100 people attended the match, which resulted in a victory for the Barcelona select side; celebrates the Scottish influence on Catalan, Spanish, and wider global footballing history; and wishes CD Borgonyá the best of luck when football matches are resumed.
Signatures (12)
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.
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 April 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
29 April 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 May 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 May 2020
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 May 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 May 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
4 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 May 2020
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2020
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 December 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.