Welcoming Shadab Iftikhar as Manager of Fort William F.C.
- Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 06 December 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-02401
That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Shadab Iftikhar as the new manager of Fort William FC; understands that Shadab began his footballing career with Wigan and Everton under manager Roberto Martinez, writing scout reports on opposition clubs before becoming reserve manager and subsequently manager of non-league English club Hesketh Bank AFC; recognises that, after completing his UEFA A licence, Shadab moved to Mongolia to manage New Mongol Bayangol as well as being assistant manager of the Mongolian national team before a stint managing Samoan top flight side, Vailima Kiwi FC; further recognises that he re-joined Roberto Martinez as part of his coaching staff at Euro 2020; acknowledges that Shadab is the first manager of South Asian heritage in senior Scottish football; hopes that this will provide inspiration for other young BAME people to get involved in sport, and wishes Shadab and Fort William FC success on the pitch.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Emma Roddick, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle