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Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Specsavers launches ‘Goalside Guide' initiative to enhance matchday experience for visually-impaired football fans
SPECSAVERS is calling on aspiring new football commentators from Falkirk and Grangemouth to apply to take part in 'Goalside Guide' – a brand-new Scotland-wide initiative which is set to help enhance the matchday experience for visually-impaired football fans. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland National Team supporters who struggle with their vision will soon benefit from real-time audio commentary from budding football commentators in the stands, thanks to the innovative new pilot programme which has been designed to bridge the gap between sight and sound for football fans with visual impairments. Created in partnership with the Scottish FA, the 'Goalside Guide' initiative will pair visually impaired fans with aspiring amateur commentators from Falkirk and Grangemouth, offering real-time audio descriptions at the upcoming Scotland vs. Iceland match at Hampden Park on June 6. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What's more, the chosen commentators will be run through their lyrical paces ahead of the match by former footballer and current broadcast pundit, Leanne Crichton, who will share some hints and tips on how to enhance the experience for each pairing through real-time analysis, play-by-play descriptions, and insights into the game. Leading provider of optometry and audiology launches appeal to find budding football commentators in Falkirk and Grangemouth. As part of the campaign, Specsavers hopes to develop fan connection to the game further, offering detailed commentary and vivid descriptions of the match, all while highlighting the importance of hearing health. Zander McNaughton, store director at Specsavers in Falkirk, says: 'We're thrilled to bring this project to life in partnership with the Scottish FA. The campaign will give fans who are blind or partially sighted a new way to experience the excitement of live football direct from the stadium. 'This is a great example of how the partnership with the Scottish FA can make a tangible difference to people's lives as part of this impactful initiative.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Announced as the Official Eye and Ear Care Partner of the Scottish FA, Specsavers is marking 24 years of support and beyond for the partnership – one of the longest agreements of its kind in sport. The Specsavers and Scottish FA sponsorship programme not only supports with the training and development of referees, but also the growth of Scottish football in both the men's and women's game. Michael Chisholm, Head of Partnerships for the Scottish FA says: 'The 'Goalside Guide' initiative demonstrates the synergy between the Scottish FA and Specsavers. Creating new ways for fans to enjoy the game while supporting both the players and referees is truly inspiring. 'We can't wait to see the difference the campaign will make to the matchday experience for some of our fans, while potentially discovering a brand-new Scottish pundit.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Specsavers is inviting aspiring football commentators from Falkirk and through-out Scotland,to apply as a Goalside Guide. Those interested should submit their own home-made video commentaries, with the best five applicants selected to take part in the unique initiative.
The Herald Scotland
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Aspiring Scottish commentators urged to sign up for new scheme
Created in partnership with the Scottish FA, the 'Goalside Guide' initiative will pair visually impaired fans with aspiring amateur commentators from across Scotland, offering real-time audio descriptions of the match. Specsavers' Jenny Stephenson, Scottish divisional chair, said: "We're thrilled to bring this project to life in partnership with the Scottish FA. The campaign will give fans who are blind or partially sighted a new way to experience the excitement of live football direct from the stadium. Read More: "Hearing loss is a growing global health issue that can significantly impact a person's quality of life. For those with visual impairments, however, good hearing health becomes even more critical. "This is a great example of how hearing health can make a tangible difference to people's lives, and we're excited to raise awareness of the importance of good hearing alongside this impactful initiative." Michael Chisholm, Head of Partnerships for the Scottish FA said: "The 'Goalside Guide' initiative demonstrates the synergy between the Scottish FA and Specsavers. Creating new ways for fans to enjoy the game while supporting both the players and referees is truly inspiring. "We can't wait to see the difference the campaign will make to the matchday experience for some of our fans, while potentially discovering a brand-new Scottish pundit." Those interested should submit their own home-made video commentaries, with the best five applicants selected to take part in the initiative. To submit your video, send your clips to SpecsaversSFA@ The deadline for entries is Wednesday 14th May 2025.
