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An E-mail of memories of President Jack (Emotional)667 dagen geleden
 
My Sister and I have known Jack Asher since the 1950s when he used to
visit
our home in Knightswood following shinty matches held at Garscadden
Playing
Fields. Jack and several other shinty players used to visit us
frequently
for tea and homemade scones - reliving the game that day. A few of the
boys
were from the North and living in "digs" in Glasgow so they enjoyed
their
evenings at Commore Drive. As well as scones, they visited because our

Father was Duncan Ferguson, for many years Goalkeeper for Glasgow
Inverness
and Secretary of the Southern Shinty League and several other
committees.
Sadie and Duncan were very fond of all the young players who visited
us. I
particularly remember Jack for his very dramatic and explicit display
of the
excitement of the game of shinty over a cup of tea. The milk, sugar,
plate
of scones and biscuits were frequently spread out on the table
re-enacting a
particular match.
We now live in Kames, Tighnabruaich, and quite often see Jack when he
comes
to games. I have the Kames Kabin just 100 yards from the Playing
Fields.
Sadly our Father died in 1979 but Mum (Sadie) is 90 and lives in
Abbeyfield
House, Kames, so we all live very close to each other.
We were absolutely delighted to read about Jack's Testimonial Match in
February. He was and still is an inspiration to all up and coming
shinty
players with his vast knowledge and experience over the last 60 years,
and
also for his wonderful "youthful" personality.
Jack aned Liz are still o n our Christmas list even though our meetings
are
limited.

Well done Jack for all the good work you have done for shinty. Joyce
and I
are very glad and proud to have known you since we were children.
Good Health and our Very Best Wishes to you, Liz and "the boys".
Love from Helen Ferguson
 geplaatst door Glasgow Uni Shinty Club 

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