A thoughtful Edinburgh dad with a big heart has made it his goal to ensure that young people across the capital have access to football boots if they need them.
Sean Mearns, who is a coach for his son’s 2014 Edinburgh City side, said that he became aware that some parents at the club were unable to afford boots for their continuously growing kids. This led to him raking through the cupboards at his own home and giving a spare pair to a young player in need.
The 38-year-old said that he realised that they had four or five pairs of boots that could go to a new home. Sean says that as a parent he knows how quickly young lads and lassies can grow which can make life difficult for parents having to buy new boots that can cost £100 every six months.
