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The club provided me with a great grounding...
Scotland. Sir Jackie then called Steven
adults giving up their time to help young
together on several occasions to promote the
giving them a sense of well-being.
and a bond was formed. They have worked
organisation and prove that people who are
people enjoy a wonderful sport as well as
in a position where I can help the club where it
all started for me.”
eye on Stewarton Annick Football Club. It
is a great club that gives youngsters in the
Dyslexia Scotland Chief Executive Cathy
Stewarton area an opportunity to get involved
Magee commented: “We are delighted that
in football and everything that goes along with
Steven Naismith is supporting the Stewarton
it.
Annick Boys’ Club and delighted the club has
agreed to his request to carry the Dyslexia
“As a young boy I learned so much at the
Scotland logo on the team jerseys. This is a
club. Fitness, friendship and the chance to
fantastic opportunity for Dyslexia Scotland
work as part of a team. I can’t thank the adults
provided me with a great grounding and the
platform to play week in and week out and
that ultimately brought me to the attention of
Kilmarnock Football Club and the signing of
my first professional contract.
“With so many distractions for young people
in today’s society, it is excellent to see so many
what many consider to be the best league in
country at international level. It is great to be
Steven continued: “I have always kept an
and encouragement they gave me. The club
“I am living the dream playing for Everton in
the world. I am also honoured to represent my
dyslexic can succeed in life.
running the club enough for all the help
others to get involved in the game.
Steven and Dyslexia Scotland Chief Executive
Cathy Magee with the new shirt
“I want to make my name as a footballer and
I feel I have a lot to give to the sport I love so
much. Hopefully the best years of my career lie
ahead of me and I feel it’s important that I use
the greatly advantaged opportunity that I have
as a professional footballer to help encourage
and for Steven in his role as Ambassador to
raise more awareness of dyslexia.
“At least one in 10 of the population has
dyslexia, including many successful sportsmen
and women. We hope that young footballers,
their families and supporters who watch the
Club’s matches will now be encouraged to find
out more about dyslexia and where to go for
support.”