Former FSC footballer remembered in fundraiser
FOOTBALLERS past and present of Francis Street Club FC came together to remember the life of one of their club legends.
David Durrand passed away in 2012 after suffering a heart attack and his death affected everyone involved at the Wick club.
Every year since he died, a special memorial match has taken place between the current amateur side and players who represented the team in the past.
Last month, the two teams came together at Upper Bignold when they played out a 4-4 draw before the current FSC team won 5-4 on penalties with Derek Whaley named man of the match.
But the real winners were four groups based in Wick which each shared a total of £520 which was raised from the event.
Caithness Heart Support Group, Caithness Youth Darts, Norlin Playgroup and Francis Street Football FC each received a share of the money which was raised during the football match and at a raffle.
David’s sister Margaret Robertson and brother Jamie Durrand wanted to make sure the money raised went to benefit good causes in Wick and Caithness.
Mrs Robertson said they chose Caithness Heart Support Group as her brother died of a heart attack and also wanted to give donations to Caithness Youth Darts and Norlin Playgroup due to the support they give young people in the area.
“This is the fifth year we have held a memorial football match to remember David and once again it was very well supported,” she said.
“The current team have always beaten the veterans and even though they needed penalties this year, the result didn’t matter and we raised a lot of money for these four groups.”