KEEP IT IN THE GRIDIRON FAMILY

WORDS AND PIC C/O FIFE FIRE

With the start of the 2007 American Football season, Fife saw a new generation of football player take to the gridiron.

Fife Fire’s starting Quarterback Michael Orr has his dad to thank for his interest in American Football, when from a young age he watched his father, Angus Orr, play for the Fife 49ers back in the early days when American Football hit the UK shores in the mid eighties.

Angus, who played on the Offensive Line for the 49ers, is delighted his son has followed in his foot steps, and in doing so, Michael becomes the first young player in Fife to carry on where his dad left off, and compete on the gridiron.

“Mikey has always wanted to play American Football, and when he became old enough he was itching to get involved”, said Angus, “Then when he found out about the Fife Fire starting up, nothing could stop him!”

Michael said “It’s great to have the chance to play American Football like my dad did when the sport first started here. Hopefully we’ll be as successful as the 49ers were when I watched them growing up”.

Fire Headcoach Mark Bramwell said, “It’s great to think we have a second generation of American footballer, and Mikey is the first in Fife! He has football in his blood, thanks mostly to his dad, and it shows on the football field."

" It’s great to think we are continuing a tradition at the Fire, and it’s always pleasing to see the young guy’s parents down to cheer them on.”