Binos help superfan Brian celebrate his 80th birthday in style

Stirling stalwart shares the same day as club's anniversary

- STUART MCFARLANE

A lifelong Stirling Albion who shares his birthday with the club has shared stories of his dedication to the Binos as a special day was put together in his honour.

Brian McFarlane, 80, has been heading along to watch the local team since the age of six, scaling the walls of their former ground, Annfield, to catch a peek at some of the club's greatest players down the years.

‘The dedication even stretched as far as his wedding day, with Brian being married in his Albion tieand even scampering away to Dumfries the day after to make he didn’t miss a minute of the action.

Ahead of the recent home match with Stranraer, a gathering of 31 of Brian’s family and friends were there to give him a surprise and celebrate both him and his commitment