On the 5th of May, I'll be joining "Sir" David Gray and a limited number of fans, setting out on a 50 mile cycle from Hampden Park to Easter Road, retracing the the steps of the inconic 2016 Scottish Cup Triumph. But this ride isn't about reliving glory; it's about providing pathways for young people with autism to experience the beautiful game.

Funds raised will enable another 180 children with autism and other neurodiverse conditions play weekly football in our Team United programme.

For young people with autism, stepping onto a football pitch can feel like entering a world that’s not designed for them. Team United’s programmes help these young people to learn more than just the game – they find confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging on and off the pitch.

Since becoming dad to a neurodiverse child I've became acutely aware of the challenges for kids to access activities, so I have a personal motivation for supporting this cause. I'm also signed up as a coach for the inaugural Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club first neurodiverse team, supported by Team United, which starts end of April.