Scotland cerebral palsy football team crowned IFCPF World Championship winners

Scotland’s cerebral palsy football team – who are based out of Bo’ness stadium Newtown Park – became world champions last Thursday.
By Ben Kearney
Published 20th Apr 2024, 00:06 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2024, 09:02 BST
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The national team squad, coached by ex-Linlithgow Rose Community Football Club chief Billy McAdam, were crowned winners after a 4-0 win over Northern Ireland in the IFCPF World Championships final held in Salou, Spain.

A double from captain and player of the tournament Matthew Wynne alongside strikes from Jamie Mitchell and Mark Robertson sealed what was an emphatic triumph.

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"There is a phrase used in football quite a bit, total football, well I thought we went went one better than that, it was total football,” beamed boss McAdam.

Jubilant celebrations after the team clinched glory, defeating Northern Ireland 4-0 in the final, which was held in Salou, Spain (Photo: Scotland's CP national team)Jubilant celebrations after the team clinched glory, defeating Northern Ireland 4-0 in the final, which was held in Salou, Spain (Photo: Scotland's CP national team)
Jubilant celebrations after the team clinched glory, defeating Northern Ireland 4-0 in the final, which was held in Salou, Spain (Photo: Scotland's CP national team)

"I don’t think I’ve seen a performance before at this level that showed that level of consistency in performance. It is a real testament to the players.

"They guys were a joy to coach and they were a joy to watch. We put on a show and played with real pride. I have to thank everyone who came out to Spain to support us.”

Cerebral palsy national team lead and Bo’ness native Greig Taylor added: “Thanks to all of you for your support, to the players, the staff and the tartan army who followed us all along the way.

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“Seven years ago we lost funding and faced disbandment, we are now world champions. What a feeling.”

Newtown Park is the national development centre for cerebral palsy national team and is the main venue for the team’s home matches.

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