The local Aberdeen Council, Media and Press, all seem to have taken David Florence to be a local hero, following his excellent performance in Beijing. As a native born sporting hero in a City desperate for something to raise sport above the mundane performances of the local football team.
Anyhow, now is a chance for us all to capitalise on this and promote slalom and canoeing, the local Evening paper - Aberdeen Evening Express have started voting for Aberdeen's Champions - David has a nomination in the sporting category :;):
So what to do - please phone in to vote for David :
tel 0901 890 1099 when asked key in "027"
Lines are open from now until midnight on Sunday October 5th. Calls costy 25p from a landline, calls from a mobile will be more expensive, calls after 5th October will still incurr a charge but your vote will not be counted - blah de blah etc.
Winners to be anounced at a glittering presentation Dinner on Saturday November 8th.
For Evening Express see:
Evening Express
From his nomination:
He's an Aberdeen canoeist who has become a hero in the eyes of every sports fan in Scotland.
David said - "It's a real honour to be recognised in this way."
Lets all vote to keep slalom in the press for a little longer