A football charity in Paisley is giving children who use walking frames a chance to realise their dreams through sports.
Frame Football is run by the Joga Foundation, and is the only session of its kind in Scotland.
The club allows young people with physical disabilities to take part in regular football activity adapted to their needs.
Sessions focus on fun, participation, and building confidence, while also helping to improve coordination, balance, and fitness.
It’s being led by former Queen’s Park captain David Galt and sees the kids emulate their Scottish heroes ahead of the World Cup.
STV News“There is no opportunity for a kid in a frame to play football. We ultimately want to break that barrier.
“Football should be accessible for everyone regardless of physical or mental condition.
“The football is probably the secondary thing for us. It gets them here, but there’s a lot of stuff that they work on. Physical activity is good for muscle development. They’re also meeting new people, building confidence, and finding a space to go play. They get to learn from each other.”
STV NewsGraeme Cossar brings his nine-year-old twins, Lucas and Lily, to the frame football sessions.
“Lily is very much a team player – she’s good at passing. Lucas is about the goal scoring. They’re competitive players – it’s great.
“There are so few options out there. Here, they can meet their peers, get room to play and the opportunity to have fun and enjoy themselves.
“Dave and the team do a great job.”
Lucas says he would like to play for Scotland one day – “if they let me be goalie,” he added.
His sister Lily said: “I really like football – we do challenges and matches.
“I like to try to beat my record in the races.”
STV NewsJames says he wants to play like his hero, James Tavernier.
“It makes me feel happy when I win,” he said. “I want to play for Rangers one day.”
Mum Katy Engels brings her son here on a Sunday morning.
“It’s inclusive and good for his confidence and general fitness as well,” she said.
“It’s really good to have this space to challenge themselves and be with other people like them. It gives them a lot of comfort to see other people with frames.
“You also meet other parents here – it’s a good support network.”
Nadine Murty used to take part in the frame football sessions – now she is coaching youngsters herself.
“It was amazing. It built my confidence as I knew there would be other people like me with a disability.
“It’s easy once you know what you’re doing. They know they can move like others and not feel left out in the outside world.”
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