Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Arbroath FC fans in with the bricks to support their team
ARBROATH FC fans are being given the chance to be forever immortalised in their club’s history.
The Lichties are offering supporters the chance to be quite literally in with the bricks in an effort to keep the team afloat during the football ban.
The club has started a supporters’ wall where people can buy a brick to celebrate an anniversary or commemorate a memorable occasion.
The idea has attracted attention from Lichties across the world, with supporters from as far afield as the US, Australia, China and Saudi Arabia getting involved.
The wall will be made up of 500 printed “bricks” which will be emblazoned with messages or the names of individual supporters.
Fans have the option to pay £50 for white, £100 for maroon or £250 for gold.
The wall will be built once lockdown is completely lifted.
Gayfield director Brian Cargill said: “We decided we had to come up with a plan to bolster the club during this difficult time.
“The supporters’ wall concept came as an idea to help the club through this global pandemic that has changed the world and everyone’s daily life.
“However, it has grown into so much more. The wall celebrates those loved ones we have lost, anniversaries, birthdays, parents, sons, daughters, best friends and so many more.
“We are lucky so many people consider Gayfield their second home.
“Our wall will highlight to everyone who passes that we are a proud community club and what wonderful supporters we are fortunate to have.”
Brian added: “We have decided to set a brick limit for now so we can start to make plans once lockdown eases off to make our supporters’ wall a reality.
“We have our final 50 bricks remaining and have so far raised £47,000 for the club.
“The generosity of our fans has left us speechless.”
Brian said the club was delighted at the long list of countries where they have received interest from, with bricks being bought by Arbroath fans the world over.
He said: “Our bricks are international.
“Instead of dividing countries, we are bringing the world closer together.
“We are so proud that Lichties from all over the planet are supporting their club at a time when we are all battling the same opponent.”
Anyone wanting to buy a brick should email Brian with the subject “Bricks” at briancargill50@ gmail.com, or text him on 07793 070168.