2025-07-28T09:09:02+00:00

Onesubsea honours colleague by kicking off for charity

Two teams from Onesubsea recently laced up their boots for the Business Fives charity five-a-side football tournament in Aberdeen to honour a much-loved colleague.

Despite the scorching 28°C heat and limited substitutes, the players showcased incredible determination, ultimately raising £255 for Friends of Roxburghe House in memory of their storeman John Rush who passed away earlier this year.

John - a valued member of the Onesubsea family for over 20 years - was known for his warmth, reliability and ever-present smile. The team chose to support Friends of Roxburghe House as a testament to the care and comfort the local charity provided to John and his family during a difficult time.

“We loved playing in John’s memory and are so grateful to have had the opportunity to support such a worthy cause," said Robert Davidson, on behalf of the team.

“We’d also like to give a huge thank you to Danielle Cross, our Services Manager for Europe, for supporting us in taking part - it truly meant a lot.”

The tournament was held at Goals in Aberdeen and saw both Onesubsea teams face tough opposition. Each team was made up of a mix of seasoned players and younger talent, which they maintained helped to keep the average age down. It turned out to be a great blend of experience and energy however, and everyone was proud to represent Onesubsea for such a meaningful cause.

Onesubsea One, drawn into a competitive group with last year’s national finalists EnerMech, battled through with two wins and one loss, securing their spot in the Champions League Last 16.

Onesubsea Two faced an even tougher draw but continued into the Conference Last 16 thanks to the inclusive tournament format.

With tired legs, Onesubsea Two narrowly lost 5-4 to Ryden in the knock-outs. Meanwhile, Onesubsea One powered through, defeating Genesis 5-2, and then pulled off a fantastic 3-0 win against tournament favourites TFMC in the quarter-final. This crucial victory secured their place in the National Finals this October.

Their impressive run concluded in the semi-final with a 4-2 loss to eventual winners EnerMech.

Despite the semi-final exit, it was agreed to have been a fantastic day for a worthwhile cause. The team’s quick action in setting up a JustGiving page, with special thanks to Julia, allowed them to surpass their modest £250 target, raising £255 in super-fast time.

The event also featured interviews with team captains and some brilliant goals caught on video. You can check out the Business Fives social media pages to see the highlights.

Chairman of Friends of Roxburghe House Barbara Manson expressed her gratitude on behalf of the organisation: “We are so incredibly touched by Onesubsea’s thoughtful gesture in dedicating their fundraising efforts to us in memory of John. This recognition means a great deal to our charity and the work we do.

“We wish them the very best of luck in the national finals in October.”

You can still donate on their JustGiving page.

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