Stoneyburn Junior Football Club to host memorial tournament in memory of local football legend Steven Macmillan

Stoneyburn Junior Football Club are hosting a memorial tournament next month in memory of Steven Macmillan - a former secretary of Stoneyburn and pillar of the community who passed away suddenly in August of last year.

The two-day tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, at Stoneyburn’s home ground, Beechwood Park, to honour the memory of the dad-of-four.

The Macmillan family were, and continue to be, heavily involved in the running of Stoneyburn Junior Football Club with Steven’s brother, David Macmillan, still sitting as a chair on the committee and his father, also David, who remains as president of the club.

Styled as a football festival-type event, the tournament is sponsored by long-time friend of Steven Macmillan – Andy Johnstone, who put up the trophy for the tournament.

Steven was a well-loved figure in the local football community – creating close and lasting ties within Stoneyburn and other teams in the East of Scotland Football League.

Stoneyburn will be joined by Livingston United Football Club, Harthill Royal Community Football Club and Armadale Thistle at the tournament.

Steven Sharp, Stoneyburn Juniors FCs manager, said:“Following a very difficult period for both the club and Steven’s family, it’s a real honour for us to be able to put on this memorial tournament.

“It’s about keeping Steven’s legacy alive, he was a phenomenal man who did a huge amount of work for both the club and the community. I just hope we can put on a fitting tribute for him and his family.

“I’m looking forward to the tournament. Given Steven’s popularity I imagine it’ll be a busy weekend for people to come and share funny stories and great memories .

“No doubt it’ll be emotional as well – every player or