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Cheque Centre backs search for legends to join Scottish Football Hall of Fame

Former Celtic manager and player David Hay launched the search for legends to be inducted in 2009 into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame on 8 June.

This year’s inductees will be announced at a star-studded dinner in Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel in association with Cheque Centre.

The inductees are those truly great players, managers and officials who have reached the pinnacle of their profession and have made a significant contribution to Scottish football’s reputation through their skill, spirit and determination.

A panel of experts from the world of football and the media will consider nominees and elect the successful candidates.

The new members will be announced at a gala dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Sunday, November 15.

The full list of Hall of Fame members is:

2004 Inductees - Willie Woodburn, Jim Baxter, Sir Alex Ferguson, Graeme Souness, John Greig, Jock Stein, Bill Shankly, Billy McNeill, Jimmy McGrory, Danny McGrain, Sir Matt Busby, Bobby Murdoch, Jimmy Johnstone, Billy Bremner, Dave Mackay, Denis Law, Gordon Smith, Willie Miller, Hughie Gallacher, Kenny Dalglish.

2005 Inductees - Alan Morton, Alex McLeish, Bobby Lennox, Alex James, Charles Campbell, George Young, Jim McLean, Joe Jordan, John White, Lawrie Reilly, Willie Waddell.

2006 Inductees - Willie Henderson, Davie Cooper, Tommy Gemmell, Richard Gough, Willie Ormond, John Robertson, Tommy Walker, Brian Laudrup, Billy Steel, Sandy Jardine, Henrik Larsson.

2007 Inductees - Walter Smith, Gordon Strachan, Allan Hansen, Ally McCoist, Rose Reilly, Eddie Turnbull, Willie Bauld, Eric Caldow and Jimmy Cowan.

2008 Inductees – John Thomson, Bill Struth, Billy Liddell, Jim Leighton, Derek Johnstone, Bobby Evans, Archie Gemmill and Ian St John.

The Hall of Fame is a permanent feature in the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park. Football fans can participate by logging on to www.sfmhalloffame.com and nominating the personality of their choice. Or fans can post nominations to: Scottish Football Hall of Fame, Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9BA. Closing date for nominations is midday on Monday 31 August 2009.

Online Payday Loans rated “good value” in customer survey

MEM commissioned Auriemma Consulting Group (ACG) to conduct an independent survey of more than 1000 of its customers. The survey found that nine out of ten rated the service as a convenient way to obtain cash quickly to cover unexpected bills or expenses.

MEM was established in 2003 to provide small, short-term loans – typically £200, simply and quickly to online customers.

Key findings of the ACG survey were:

• 87% of customers would recommend MEM payday loans to a friend
• 95% of existing customers agree with the statement “MEM does what they promise to do”
• Customer satisfaction is 96%
• 9 out of 10 existing customers think MEM payday loans are a convenient way to obtain cash quickly
• 95% of customers find customer service at MEM to be helpful and easy to understand

The general consensus among MEM customers surveyed was that because the service was online, there was no fuss in applying for a loan, which could be completed in a customer’s lunch break.

Bindu Varkey, Compliance & Corporate Communications Manager said: “MEM is committed to lending responsibly in a clear and easy to understand manner. We take customers’ feedback very seriously and are delighted with the outcome of this independent survey.”

Megan Bramlette, Managing Associate at Auriemma Consulting Group said, "These results indicate that consumer satisfaction with payday loans, and MEM in particular, exceeds levels typically seen at financial services companies. Clearly, there is a tremendous appetite for this type of loan among British consumers, and MEM appears well-positioned to retain its status as the UK's leading provider of payday loans.”

Data from this study was generated from 1,123 web surveys given to existing MEM customers between November 2008 and March 2009.

Winning Old Firm player promotes the launch of the PFA Scotland Player of the Year Awards 2009 – Sponsored by Cheque Centre

The search for the PFA Scotland Player of the Year 2009 is underway with voting open to footballers from across the four Scottish leagues, making this the ultimate accolade for any player.

At the launch event, Scot Macdonald from the CIS Cup winning side Celtic side offered his opinion on the players he believes deserve special recognition for their performances this season.

PFA Scotland Chief Executive Fraser Wishart commented: “We are delighted that an Old Firm player has taken time out from a hectic playing schedule to help us launch the search for PFA Scotland Player of The Year, 2009.

“In what has been an exciting season so far, several players have been in good form with no single clear-cut winner in sight. I think this will be one of the tightest contests yet.”

The PFA Scotland Player of the Year 2009 will be announced at the PFA Scotland Awards Dinner on Sunday 3rd May hosted in conjunction with sponsor, Cheque Centre.

Karyn McKeirnan, Head of External Relations for Cheque Centre, said: “Cheque Centre is extremely pleased to be sponsoring the PFA Scotland Player of the Year Awards 2009 for the first time.

“These awards are the biggest and best football awards in the country, just as Cheque Centre is the best for top rates in the high street for foreign exchange.”

Ally McCoist launches Cheque Centre’s euro promotion ahead of Holland v Scotland

Rangers' legend and Assistant Manager Ally McCoist launched Cheque Centre’s 0% interest rate on euros for Scotland fans travelling to Holland for the crucial World Cup qualifier on March 28.

For every Holland-bound Scotland fan who got their euros from Cheque Centre, the company promised to donate £1 to the Tartan Army Children’s Charity (reg charity no SCO 38330).

Cheque Centre, who offer the best rates on the High Street for foreign currency exchange, have branches throughout Britain.

"We've had an excellent response to the euro promotion, and are very pleased to be able to donate £1416 to the Tartan Army Children's Charity," said Karyn McKeirnan, Head of External Relations for Cheque Centre.

CFA members offer customers quick access to small sums, through high street offices and the internet.

The CFA encourages the highest standards among its members and their staff in terms of transparency, customer service and responsible lending.

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