TALENTED young Gourock footballers have netted a welcome funding boost.

The players at Gourock YAC are celebrating after receiving a £626 donation from Lodge Firth of Clyde Gourock 626.

Robert Love, chairman of the football club, said: “It’s absolutely marvellous.

“This is the second time we have received a donation from them. Two years ago they gave us £800.

“The money will be used to help run the club, so we want to say a big thank you to everyone.” He was particularly keen to thank lodge members Rudi Stetz, who was a founding member of Gourock YAC, and Robert Wilson, who was one of the first players when the club was set up.