McMillan Kicks Political Football in to Touch

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) is taking part in a Festival of Politics event that will examine the politics of Scotland’s national game.

The event in the Scottish Parliament debating chamber on Tuesday 17 August at 6pm will give football fans, politicians and sports media alike the chance to discuss what needs to be done to improve the fortunes of our national team.

Other panellists include Jim Jeffries, Heart of Midlothian manager, Mark McGhee, Aberdeen manager, and Neil Doncaster, Chief Executive of the SPL. Tickets are available through the Real Radio football phone in.

Speaking ahead of the event Mr. McMillan said;

"I am delighted to be taking part in the sixth Festival of Politics, which takes place at the Scottish Parliament, right at the heart of the Edinburgh festival season and venues.

"As a massive football fan in general I always follow the progress of our national team, which we all know isn’t normally accompanied by victorious celebration.

"I hope this event will prove to be a lively discussion between fans, pundits and politicians to see if we can come up with some solutions to our disappointing status in world football.

"I can’t promise a pie and Bovril but I have no doubt the calibre of my fellow panellists will provide some entertaining debate".