Paisley's Gerry Butler in call for Buddies to back rugby ace fundraiser
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Paisley’s Hollywood star has put his pulling power behind rugby ace Doddie Weir’s motor neurone campaign.Gerry Butler posted a video of himself at his home, saying Doddie was a “big hero of mine, an absolute legend”.Butler’s backing has been viewed tens of thousands of times in rugby circles.The actor said the way Scottish rugby team legend Doddie, above, has handled his plight against MND has been an “inspiration”.People are being encouraged to sign up for one of five district championship virtual exercise teams via www.doddieaid.comAnd Celtic-daft superfan Gerry has even joined the Glasgow team, despite it being managed by former Rangers starAlly