A FUNDRAISING drive has been launched after a Spanish team known as the 'Catalan Buddies' suffered extensive flood damage to their pitch and facilities.

Football team CD Borgonya, which has had close links with Paisley and St Mirren since the late 19th century, has been left devastated this week after the town was hit by a bad storm, leaving the team's ground and clubhouse out of action for the forseeable future.

The town of Borgonya became linked with Paisley and St Mirren when the Coats family invested and developed in the local mill and town.

CD Borgonya play in the famous black and white strips of the Saints and proudly wear a saltire on the back of their jerseys.

And following the flooding, a fundraising page has been launched calling on Buddies to donate what they can to help the club get back on track.
The JustGiving page, started up by Kenny Steele, is looking to raise £1,000 for the team.

Kenny said: "I had the pleasure of visiting the town with my wife and son, and we were fortunate to take in the game against Voltrega CF. The ground is in an idyllic setting, surrounded by hills and trees and the River Ter flowing past.

"Sadly, the area was hit by a bad storm on the evening of October 14, and the ground the its clubhouse suffered devastating damage.
"Can we as fellow Buds help in getting Borgonya playing again? Please donate whatever amount you can afford and I'll personally ensure all funds raised are donated to CD Borgonya."

So far the page has raised £200.

To donate, follow this link https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/saintssuportcatalanbuds?utm_id=2&utm_term=6r9JG9MyX