Hamilton Academical And Top Flights Status

EDM number 168 in 2016-17, proposed by Angela Crawley on 08/06/2016.
Categorised under the topic of Sports.

That this House congratulates Hamilton Academical FC for retaining their top flight status in the Scottish Premiership, extending their stay in Scotland's top division since 2014; notes that Hamilton Accies remain one of Scotland's elite youth academies, producing the likes of internationals such as James McArthur and James McCarthy, giving young players the opportunity to progress in the professional game; welcomes the unique community outreach programmes engaged by Hamilton Academical, working with and supporting the community, including the disadvantaged, those with additional support needs and the vulnerable; and applauds the tremendous work done by the staff, players and board of Hamilton FC, who have successfully implemented a social responsible ethos through the fabric of the club, placing themselves at the very heart of the community of Hamilton.

This motion has been signed by a total of 20 MPs.