DAFC Sportsman’s Dinner 2015

Join us in the Garvock House Hotel for an evening of great food and excellent entertainment. EVENT SOLD OUT

Date - 7th March 2015 - 7.00pm
Venue - Garvock House Hotel
Host - Jim Leishman
Speakers - Frank McAvennie & George McNeill
£55.00 per person - Tables of 10 £550
SOLD OUT

Join us at the Garvock House Hotel for an evening of great entertainment and a delicious 3 course meal.

To reserve a table or for more information please
email wabraisby@braisbyroofing.co.uk

Frank McAvennie, affectionately known as Macca, started his professional football career at St.Mirren. He had no idea of the amazing journey that was about to begin.

Frank was an exceptional talent with great awareness and a superb touch. It wasnt long before top teams in England came calling. West Ham won the race for his signature and Frank moved to London where he became a huge hit off and on the field, the epitome of the 80's playboy footballer. He was a scoring sensation at West Ham with his strike partner Tony Cottee.

Having helped West Ham finish in the top three in England, Frank was on the move. A lifelong Celtic supporter, Frank was delighted when the Celtic manager, Billy McNeill signed him in 1987-88. Now a Scotland international, Frank was a star performer for Celtic and was instrumental in the team winning the league and cup double in their centenary year.

However, Frank loved the London scene and eventually returned to West Ham. This time things didnt go so well. The Hammers were relegated and Frank broke his leg. Frank again returned to Celtic but his great playing days were over.

His football career grew to a close and after retiring from the game in the mid 90's, Frank retained a high profile in the press and on television.

To this day, Frank McAvennie remains one of Scotland's most popular sporting figures and is in great demand, as a guest speaker, at events all over the UK.

George McNeill started his sporting career as a professional footballer playing part time with Hibs, Morton & Stirling Albion. George is now a very accomplished after dinner speaker.

He gave up his football to concentrate on athletics. Because he had signed professional forms as a footballer, he was banned from running as an amateur. He therefore had to concentrate on the professional running circuit.

He started by winning the 1970 centenary "Powderhall Sprint" in Edinburgh, which is the oldest and most renowned professional race.

After his victory at Powderhall he continued to improve to world class times and in August of 1970 he set a new professional world record for 120 yards at the press charities sports at Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh.

Throughout his career he also had to run the small family business where his training as a chartered quantity surveyor was put to good use. Since retiring from athletics George has involved himself with coaching football teams such as Heart Of Midlothian and currently Livingston F.C.