VOLUNTEERS helping with Glasgow's UEFA Euro 2020 hosting efforts received a welcome boost from some well-known faces.
Line of Duty star Martin Compston and Scotland hero John McGinn were among those who joined a team talk to inspire volunteers as the gear up for the Glasgow leg of the contest.
The Greenock-born actor who plays DI Steve Arnott in the hit BBC cop drama thanked the volunteers and revealed his disbelief that Scotland was hosting and playing in the major tournament. He said: “They [volunteers] are the face of Scotland and the face of the tournament – the point of contact for so many people.
"For all these volunteers who are making this massive operation behind the scenes a reality and making all of us relaxed so that we can just sit down and watch it on the TV – a massive thank you!
“I still in some ways don’t feel like this is real, Scotland is hosting a EUROs, and Scotland is playing in it. To say you’re going to be a part of it is something you will keep with you for the rest of your life.”
Scotland hero John McGinn also joined in with the talks. He said: “The volunteers are just as important as us to show that we are capable of hosting an event like this. Hopefully they can enjoy the experience, and this can be a highlight of what has been a difficult year and a half.”
Two of the volunteers set to be assisting with the four games taking place at Hampden were delighted to be part of the inspiring chat. Martin Noone is a volunteer driver during the games in the summer. He said: "I've always loved the great game and wanted to be part of the experience. I was truly excited to be chosen for the role of driver representing Glasgow and my excitement has been on a true high since coming through covid in September 2020.”
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