Council wants nominations for sporting hall of fame

The facility, which is inside Ravenscraig’s Regional Sports Facility, currently celebrates 29 sporting legends.

This includes the likes of the Lisbon Lions, John Higgins, Louise and Kimberley Renicks, and Sir Matt Busby.

After a few years’ break, the council is now calling for fresh nominations, with successful contenders to be announced next year.

Louise and Kimberley Renicks are among the 29 ‘legends’ currently inducted (Image: Jacqui Bradley) Councillor Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, said: “In 2017, we became the first local authority to celebrate the sporting achievements of people from our area by creating the sporting hall of fame.

“Now, after a break of a few years, we’re asking for people to let us know who their local sporting heroes are and help shine a light on the incredible stories that inspire us all.

“The initiative is a great way of honouring North Lanarkshire’s rich sporting heritage and encouraging future generations to chase their dreams.

Nominations should be sent in by December 12 (Image: Jacqui Bradley) “We’re looking for individuals from all sporting backgrounds who have either competed at the highest level – nationally or internationally – or contributed significantly to their sport, whether in a coaching, leadership, or support role.”

To nominate your sporting hero, you will need to submit a brief description of their achievements and explain why you believe they should be inducted into the hall of fame.

All nominations should be sent to sporthof@northlan.gov.uk by Thursday, December 12.

Boxer Ricky Burns was inducted in 2017 (Image: Jacqui Bradley) The inaugural hall of fame event in 2017 saw 12 sporting greats inducted, including David Crabb, Sandy Jones, Lynn Mccafferty, Budhi Kunderan, Angela Robertson and Ricky Burns.

A judging panel will meet later this year to decide which nominations will join the list of ‘local sporting greats’.