Chic Charnley helps dish out Red Cards and Goodie Bags

Primary school pupils in Maryhill were given an early Christmas present when players from Partick Thistle signed autographs and gave them goody-bags at Firhill Stadium.
The event promoted the ’Show Racism the Red Card’ (SRTRC) campaign with children from Dunard, Westercommon, Ruchill and Willowbank schools meeting the Firhill stars.
Through a workshop and debate, the youngsters were encouraged to think about the dangers of racism and how to overcome it. Prizes were awarded for the best questions, three of which came from Primary 7 pupils at Ruchill Primary.
John Blair (11)  Sean Kerr (10) and Conner Owens (11) were among the winners. All enjoyed the event, which provoked  much interest.
Said Conner: ’The question just came to me in a flash. It’s been a good day.  I’ve enjoyed myself.’
Jags stars of the past were in attendance too.
Chic Charnley – who had his fair share of Red Cards in his career – came along to lend a hand (and to promote his new book). He met Cosmo Graham (11) from Dunard School.
Cosmo said: ‘I’ve heard my Dad speaking about Chic Charnley so it was great,  finally, to meet him. He’s a good guy. Our school is helping stamp out racism in Glasgow. I think it’s great the way Partick Thistle let kids in for free and I might pop up for the big game this Saturday.’