Already crowned Tayside champions, Ross Graham and his squad captured the national honours in the winter five-a-side football competition aimed at businesses across Scotland.
The Blairgowrie-based team won £1500 in the charity fundraiser and named Cash for Kids and Downs Syndrome Scotland as their chosen causes.
The event, organised by Business Fives and insider.co.uk, has raised more than £10,000 for good causes, with nearly 80 businesses participating in the tournament.
Tagged “The Rat Catchers,” Graham Environmental saw off Story Contracting 4-2 in a hard-fought final, with Craig McFadden taking the man of the match accolade.
His performance was singled out by former Rangers and Brighton striker Gordon Smith. Ross and current Montrose and ex-St Johnstone midfielder Martyn Fotheringham, with a double, were also on target.
Skippered by managing director Ross, a former East Fife striker who is now vice-chairman of Forfar, the squad for the Glasgow and Dundee events also featured fellow director Phil McKenna, Fotheringham, McFadden, Neil Mackay, Stewart Sheed, Phillip McLagan, Jamie Graham and Chic Campbell.
Ross said: “It was a brilliant event and very well organised. We enjoy our fives and the lads were superb.
“We were delighted to progress from the Tayside event supported by the Dundee and Angus Chamber to the Glasgow finals and it was great to come home with the trophy after a tough 15-game run.
“Even better, we were pleased to split the winning cheque between Cash for Kids and Downs Syndrome Scotland. It’s a great way to top off our 25th anniversary celebrations.”
Business Fives
Business Fives has welcomed over 280 companies to its football and golf team building and networking events raising over £30,000 for charities throughout Scotland since launching a year and a half ago.
Graham Pest Control
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