Steven Johnston, an operator at Excel Vending, is bound for the 2015 Nations Cup in Ireland where he will represent Scotland at pool as part of the B2 team – one of three Scottish teams.
Pool is Steven’s passion and he’s played for Scotland previously in the open singles – but next month is a whole new ball game. He did say it’s ‘more nerve wracking’ playing as part of a team, as there’s others success on your shoulders too; but he’s still relishing the challenge.
MD Jane MacDonald is delighted that Steven has made the team for the tournament, which will be hosted by the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney, Ireland in early September.
Steven’s seen some of his friends play at this level in the past, and says “This is my chance, it’s better late than never.”
‘He has worked very hard to get himself to this position and enjoyed being in Edinburgh recently to meet with the team and get some practice in’, Jane told PV. ‘ By all accounts, the team spirit’s amazing and the three teams are all of really high quality.’
Excel will be supporting Steven by providing some much-needed sponsorship. ‘During his stay we will pay for his accommodation as well as his tournament entry fees and Steven will be sporting the Excel Vending logo on his shirt while he’s playing’, Jane said. ‘We wish him the very best of luck and look forward to hearing how he, and the team, get on.
