I was one of the thousands of Scotland supporters lucky enough to attend Hampden on Saturday for the match against Georgia.

As a member of the SFA travel club I attend games regularly and enjoy the pre and post-match celebrations as much as the 90 minutes.

It was with great disappointment on Saturday, though, that yet again supporters were refused entry to some city centre establishments because football strips were being worn.

I even offered at one point to cover up my Scotland strip but was refused because the kilt I was wearing was not "suitable attire".

While it is perfectly understandable that club strips are deemed unsuitable, it saddens me that in our home country, Scotland colours and even our national dress is unwelcome in certain pubs.

I'll be in Bari for tomorrow's game against Italy and I am sure we'll be welcomed with open arms - no matter how may strips, kilts or "See you Jimmy" wigs are on show. GARETH HENDRY Motherwell Where was George?

George Parsonage is known throughout Glasgow for his services to the River Clyde. It surprised me on reading about the river rescue (Evening Times, March 24) there was no mention of him - the woman was rescued by a helicopter from Prestwick.

Are his services no longer being used? If not, why not? Surely he has a proven track record.

Is it not true his boats are located near the city centre?

It doesn't even take a simple calculation to realise that Glasgow Green to the city centre is a much shorter distance than Prestwick to the city centre. S LOCHRAN Barmulloch Vote for Kelvingrove

It is great to see Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has been nominated for the prestigious award The Gulbenkian Prize 2007.

The public are able to vote for the Kelvingrove to help it win the award.

E-mail newsdesk@24hourmuseum.org.uk to register your vote.

The Kelvingrove deserves our support once again and hopefully we can bring this prestigious award to Glasgow on May 24. DAVID C FITZPATRICK via e-mail Coach was a champ

I would like to express my sadness on the death of boxing coach John McNair.

A few years back I got the opportunity to meet John and was inspired by his dedication to boxing. He would spend his days working with, at that time, up-and-coming boxer Willie Limond, then twice a week would head over to Dennistoun Boxing Club to help train another generation of young stars in the evening.

Even more than his drive and energy, the thing that stood out about John was his desire to give kids, many of them from underprivileged backgrounds, a direction in life. He will be sadly missed. MAURICE COYNE Parkhouse Keep up the pressure on parkers

THIS is just laziness combined with bad manners and lack of brain power.

If a child were to be hurt because of the actions of these selfish, thoughtless people then I'm sure they would be heartbroken. But they don't think their actions will result in a tragic accident. Unfortunately, they are very wrong indeed. We need tougher penalties. Keep hitting them in the pocket with fines and embarrassing them with pictures in this excellent campaign. BILLY SHAW, Glasgow Selfish and silly

WhaT makes these people think they are above this safety request?

I am sure they would be the first ones to complain if their own child was injured.

It's the same mentality to those who think nothing of parking in disabled spaces. Police cautions may stop some people from continuing this practice, but for others it is just an occupational hazard. Perhaps No entry' zones should be created. The problem, though, goes deeper than just stopping at schools - I think the whole manner in which people drive is becoming more hazardous LIZ, Dumbarton Prosecute the culprits

I hope the police are going to use the evidence of your photos to punish those concerned.

Is it just me, or have a lot of the people in the photos so far looked like they could do with a wee walk with their kids in the morning? The foul-mouthed woman on this page, for example, looks like she could do with shifting a few pounds. MILTON, Glasgow Sting in the tail

When will they learn? I suggest putting police-style stingers across the parking areas and allowing all these morons to puncture their tyres. B BROWN, Glasgow A foul-mouthed mother

NO prizes to this parent for teaching her child bad language and bad manners - and nothing about road safety. FIONA MAC, Glasgow Time to change law

THE police can do nothing because this is not against the law. Why can't it simply be made illegal? SCOTT, Airdrie A very bad example

THE lady in the picture is showing the world she has no respect for other children, for the rules put in place by the school, or for herself. SAM, Canada (ex-Glasgow resident) WRITE: Evening Times, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 3QB. Please include your name and address. E-MAIL: letters@eveningtimes.co.uk Please include postal address. TEXT: key in the word 'etletters', leave a space then send your comments to 88010. Max 160 characters. Please include your name or initials and where you're from. Texts cost 25p at all times.