A special guest is coming to Blantyre this week.
Archie McPherson, Scotland’s foremost football commentator and now successful author will be dropping by the Livingstone Memorial Church on Glasgow Road this Wednesday 24th July at 7pm, as special guests of the fantastic ‘Sporting Memories Group’.
86 year old Archie has worked for the BBC, STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, Radio Clyde and Talksport although he initially struggled to gain a foothold in broadcasting. His first job was as a teacher where he supplemented his income by getting short stories published in local newspapers. Such efforts paid off and helped him gain his initial big break at the BBC. He continued to work as a teacher until 1969 when he joined the BBC on a full-time basis and remained with the corporation until 1990.
Iain McMillan, co-organiser of the group told Blantyre Telegraph, “The event is open to anyone who wishes to come along please join us.Our group meets in Livingstone Memorial Church Hall every 2nd Wednesday. We’re part of the sporting memories network who support people with dementia. For details of our group, log onto the smf.co.uk network or contact Iain by email on iainmcmillan_111@hotmail.com “
