Sean Graham International Memorial Trophy
Sunday 04 June 2023
Hamilton Academical Football Club, New Douglas Park, Cadzow Ave, Hamilton, ML3 0FT
Hamilton Accies Football Club are proud to be hosting the first ever Sean Graham International Memorial Trophy in aid of three Scottish charities.
Held in memory of Scotland football fan, writer Sean Graham, Celtic legend Jinky Johnstone, Rangers hero Fernando Ricksen and Scottish Rugby idol Doddie Weir, the event will see Renfrewshire United Old Firm Select take on the Famous Tartan Army Magazine/Scotland Legend Select at the ZLX Stadium, New Douglas Park, on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
The inaugural match will raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Beatson Cancer Charity and the Hamilton Accies Community Trust, whilst also remembering the four brave personalities who each fought their own battle, Jinky, Fernando and Doddie with Motor Neurone Disease and Tartan Army member Sean with cancer.
However, the fundraiser is much more than just a football match, with a full day and evening of fun planned for the whole family including a magnificent funfair open at the stadium from noon, the game taking place at 4pm, followed by a four-course evening meal at 6.30pm, live entertainment, a silent auction and heads and tails.
Hamilton Accies director Colin McGowan said: “We are proud to be hosting the first ever Sean Graham International Memorial Trophy here at the ZLX Stadium in June.
“Sean was a renowned and popular member of the Tartan Army, who loved his football but sadly had a hard fought battle with cancer, passing away in 2021. This event will honour his memory, but also raise awareness of MND, a disease close to the hearts of the event organisers, and fought by sporting legends Jimmy Johnstone, Fernando Ricksen and Doddie Weir, whilst raising vital funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Beatson Cancer Charity and HAFC Community Trust.
“Please show your support for these three fantastic charities and book your tickets now for a great family fun day out.”
Tickets for the football match only cost £10 for adults, or £5 for the under 16s/over 65s/disabled.
Tickets for the full day, including the football match, evening meal and entertainment costs just £90 per person.
Tickets can be purchased here.

Hamilton Academical Football Club, New Douglas Park, Cadzow Ave, Hamilton, ML3 0FT