Renaming of Forth Sports Centre , Willie Waddell Sports & Comunity Centre

The Willie Waddell Memorial Committee achieved their dream to rename the Sports Centre, which took place two days after what would have been Mr. Waddell’s 98th birthday on Saturday 9th March 2019 Willie Waddell who had a very distinguished career in football. He was born and brought up in the village of Forth. He first played with Lanark Grammar School and was then signed for Forth Wanderers before going to play with Glasgow Rangers, and the Scotland team. After his playing days he became manager of Kilmarnock before moving to Rangers. John Greig MBE unveiled the renaming plaque in the main sports hall. Members of the Waddell family being present Along with various dignitaries from South Lanarkshire Council, Rangers FC, Kilmarnock FC and our local football club Forth Wanderers. Backing music from bensound.com, a day to remember.