Sheridan to be ‘In Good Company’ for first event
Former Motherwell striker Cillian Sheridan has launched a new club-neutral live football experience.
In Good Company: The Football Edition will debut at SWG3 in Glasgow on Sunday, Nember 1.
Hosted by comedian Ray Bradshaw it will bring Neil Lennon, Aiden McGeady and James McFadden together for 90 minutes on the state, culture and future of the Scottish game.
Created as an alternative to the traditional fan event, the night will tackle the bigger questions around youth development, coaching, management, the changing domestic landscape and where Scottish football goes next.
The concept is the brainchild of Sheridan, who retired from professional football over the summer and is now making his first move into live events.
He said: “I wanted to create the kind of night I’d actually want to go to.
"There are loads of great dinners and fan events out there, but I felt there was room for something more relaxed, accessible and thoughtful.
"Something that was more universally about the game; rather than specific clubs.
"Neil, Aiden and James have seen the game from so many angles, from international football to coaching and management.
The aim is to get into the bigger issues – really, under the hood of Scottish football – and give people something they maybe haven’t heard or considered before.
“You don’t need to be a superfan either. If you’re interested in sport, culture or simply hearing smart people talk about something they know inside out, there should be something in it for you.”
The event is deliberately club-neutral, with club colours left at home, and is intended to bring together supporters from across the game as well as those who might not consider themselves traditional fans.
Sheridan added, “This first panel has a couple of strong Celtic connections, but that isn’t what In Good Company is about.
"Future editions will feature people from different clubs, generations and every part of the industry, from players and managers to coaches and emerging talent.”
In Good Company starts at 6pm and tickets costing £50, including a half-time steak pie, are available by visiting www.ticketmaster.co.uk