Mr Morron’s cover was finally blown when, to his “absolute shock”, he was announced as Team Scot of the Year at Team Scotland’s Scottish Sports Awards, a glittering ceremony in Edinburgh attended by 500 people.
The award recognises an individual whose actions embody “the key values of Team Scotland — united, proud, ambitious, inspirational and inclusive”. The citation acknowledges Mr Morron’s “vision and generosity” and his huge impact on the nation’s young athletes.
He told the JC that his scheme “did not just send a financial message. It was a vote of confidence in the athletes. It has been miles more successful than anyone could have imagined.”
Mr Morron is well known communally as a former Glasgow Jewish Representative Council president and a key supporter of Jewish chaplaincy.
A former referee, the last match he officiated was between Glasgow shuls Giffnock and Newton Mearns, where he diplomatically blew for time 90 seconds early with the score at five-all.
