Thurso man's portrait of Celtic manager is signed by Ange Postecoglou himself – now it will be raffled off for charity
Register for free to read more of the latest local news. It's easy and will only take a moment.
A painting of Celtic's manager Ange Postecoglou by Davie Greig from Thurso is being auctioned off for charity.
The 43-year-old offshore worker said he enjoys relaxing by doing paintings related to his favourite team, Celtic, but also likes making pet portraits as well.
"I've done a few football players paintings over lockdown," said Davie who was previously featured in the paper with his painting of Sir Alex Ferguson holding aloft the European Cup-Winners' Cup which Aberdeen won in 1983.
"I got together with Gary Reid, from Reid's Bakery, who managed to get a contact for Sir Alex Ferguson to sign the painting and we raffled it off exactly a year ago." The portrait made £3000 that was split between local Macmillan Cancer Support nurses and Caithness Foodbank.
Davie's latest work was signed by Ange Postecoglou outside Celtic Park and came about thanks to his friend Leon Forbes who managed to track down the manager after a game in Glasgow. "I was delighted to see the photos Leon sent me of the signing."
Now the painting is being raffled off for three good causes and the proceeds split between each – Beat (Scotland) the UKs Eating disorder charity; Macmillan Cancer Support; and the John O'Groats playpark.
Tickets are currently available at Top Joes bar, Caithness Home Furnishers, Seaview Hotel at John O'Groats and John O'Groats post office.
"Hopefully we can raise a decent amount for these three more than worthwhile causes during the current tough times," added Davie.
