New faces will join sport heroes Get your nominations in for Hall of Fame
Nominations are now open for the public to suggest who they think should be included in the 2018 North Lanarkshire Sporting Hall of Fame.
People can put forward their favourite sporting hero for consideration by a judging panel of who they would like to see join the cream of North Lanarkshire’s sporting elite.
The Sporting Hall of Fame aims to recognise the rich sporting heritage of the area and is supported and endorsed by sportscotland, clubsportnl and made possible through the kind sponsorship of Albert Bartlett.
Council leader Jim Logue said: “Our area has produced remarkable champions at British, European and World level and we want to hear from people who they think should be included in next year’s Sporting Hall of Fame.
“Last year we included sporting greats from athletics, snooker, football, boxing, swimming, judo, cricket and handball.
“The inductees must have a strong connection with the area – such as being born here, or having lived here for a long time and excelled at a national, European or international level.”
The Sporting Hall of Fame runs along the main corridor of the Ravenscraig Regional Sports facility in Motherwell and features twelve, large, colourful boards – one for each of the 2017 inductees.
Last year North Lanarkshire became the first local authority to celebrate sporting achievements in this way.
The Lisbon Lions, Sir Matt Busby, John Higgins, Ricky Burns, The Renicks Sisters, Angela Robertson, Lynne McCafferty and Sandy Jones were among those sporting greats immortalised at the Ravenscraig Sports Facility in Motherwell.
Next year five new inductees will join this prestigious group.
Speaking to the Wishaw Press after he was inducted earlier this year, snooker star Higgins said: “I’m just a wee boy from Wishaw and the fact I could be in the Hall of Fame with legends like Sir Matt Busby and the Lisbon Lions and the great inspirational stories is brilliant.
“You would hope to inspire other people because they might look at you as a local boy.
“I know when I was coming through Stephen Hendry was inspiring everyone across Scotland.
“You’ve got other great champions from across Scotland who can act as an inspiration.”
To make your nomination go to - www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ halloffame