Last updated on .From the section Edinburgh CityEdinburgh City are playing their home games at Ainslie Park while Meadowbank is being redevelopedEdinburgh City are supporting a campaign to end gambling advertising and sponsorship in football. The Big Step is part of charity Gambling with Lives and has garnered support from politicians amid concerns over mental health. "We decided it was time to adopt an ethical approach to all our partnerships," said the Scottish League Two club's chairman Jim Brown. "The pandemic has shown just how much football has the potential to be an immense power for good, so it makes sense to us to reinforce only positive messages both for physical and mental health." "Football doesn't promote tobacco because of the health risks - it's now time more for more clubs to replicate ECFC's commendable stance on advertising gambling which is risking the health of millions of young fans."
Source: BBC June 24, 2021 12:45 UTC