Fundraiser for former player

Former Scotland football stars will turn out for a benefit match in aid of a former Montrose FC player.

Eddie Wolecki-Black, 52, was managing Airdrie United in March last year when he suffered two brain haemorrhages.

He was released from hospital in May last year and has relied on a wheelchair until recently, with little movement left in one arm.

The former Dundee United and Lochee United coach will take the reins of another club he managed, Glasgow City, as their ladies take on a team of retired male professionals.

Proceeds from the match will go towards treatment the dad-of-seven hopes to have in Florida, which involves a drug being injected into his spine.

The total cost is £10,000 so friends and family have launched a fundraising drive.

Eddie, who lives with wife Emma and one-year-old daughter Sophia, said: “The side of ex-pros is mostly former Old Firm players – guys I’ve become friends with over the years.

“Lee McCulloch, Derek Ferguson and Lindsay Hamilton, who all played for Rangers, will be there.

“Simon Ferry, Simon Donnelly and Ken McBride, all formerly of Celtic, are playing too.”

The game will take place at Excelsior Stadium on July 16.

More than £2,500 has already been raised.

Visit www.gofundme. com/3sw53jc for more information.