Scottish football legend Iain Ferguson has turned from dad to coach – training his daughter Kelsey ahead of an exhibition match for a children’s charity.
Ferguson, 59, made a name for himself as a scorer of vital and sensational goals.He scored in Motherwell’s 1991 Scottish Cup final victory over Dundee United and also netted a screamer for Hearts against Bayern Munich at Tynecastle.Now, the former striker, who also played for Rangers and both Dundee clubs is using his experience to try to help Kelsey shine on the pitch.
Kelsey Ferguson, 32, is due to take part in the Scottish TikTokers Charity Football Match at Hamilton Academical’s New Douglas Park on August 7.
She has spoken out about the hell she experienced at the hands of bullies as a teenager, claiming that she was kidnapped and attacked by her tormentors.She now hosts workshops in schools and workplaces to help people overcome their difficulties.And she encourages them to speak out and seek help.And she says the match has an added importance for her as her son recently had to move schools due to suffering at the hands of bullies.Several famous Scottish TikTokers are taking part in the match, including Glasgow chef Myles Omar, Irn-Bru Man and popular user Captain Morgan.And Kelsey is hoping the game goes better than her first training session, which saw her bursting her trainers.
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