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John McTier

Blinded ex-footballer turned car dealer wins top honour

Former Ayr United footballer John McTier, who was forced to abandon his promising sporting career after a violent attack left him blind in one eye, has been named Best Independent Motor Dealer at the 2025 Scottish Business Awards.

Car dealer news 27 May
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