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Scottish footballer Andrew Watson

EDM (Early Day Motion) 966: tabled on 18 March 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates Andrew Watson, who was the first black international football player and captained Scotland to a 6-1 victory against England 144 years ago this month; recognises he was also the first black player to win a national trophy; and congratulates the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park Stadium for raising awareness of his achievements

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.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.