Actor

"I've always loved the idea of a statue for Benny. Cannot think of anyone, past or present from the city of Glasgow, who deserves it more.

 I've been an admirer of Benny Lynch for more years than I care to remember. Even though he never saw him fight, he was also a great hero for my father. My grandfather on the other hand did see him fight on several occasions. His stories have been handed down from him to my father, from my father to me, and from me to my own kids who are as familiar with the name Benny Lynch as they are with any present day sportsmen. 

That should be the case for all the citizens of Glasgow. We should all be proud of what this man achieved and a statue in his honour is the very least his memory deserves."

Actor

“I first learned of Benny Lynch through Robert Carlyle some 20 years ago. His passion for this amazing boxer was contagious. The more I learned of this mostly forgotten Scottish legend and what he had achieved, amazed me. And to have no recognition for his achievements is even more amazing – he was a world champion! And I don’t recall there being many more after him.

It was dark days back then. Growing up during the First World War and World War 2 about to begin, so not front page news understandably, but it is well overdue for the wee man to get the honour he deserves. A statue for Benny Lynch in Glasgow, his home town, surely is the least we can do. Every penny or pound donated will help and we can all say I helped put that there! The legend Benny Lynch.”