Tributes after death of veteran football fan Margaret, aged 92

THE flag has been flown at half mast at Glebe Parkin tribute to a Brechin City FC super fan.

Margaret Noble passed away peacefully at Whitehills Hospital, Forfar on Sunday aged 92.

Brechin City FC paid tribute to Margaret, one of the club’s oldest season ticket holders.

A club statement said: “Margaret was undoubtedly one of the club’s most wellknown supporters and, up until a serious fall over two and-a-half years ago when she broke her leg, never missed a home game and for many years travelled on the supporters’ bus on a regular basis to away matches.

“She will be sorely missed by everyone associated with the club.”

Margaret’s love of football and her home club started when her father took her to her first game at the age of seven.

Ken Ferguson, club chairman, said: “Margaret became friends with visiting supporters and many players over the years and she was our go-to person when press needed a supporter interview.

“Margaret never hesitated to help the club out with any task or fundraising event. She was a lovely lady who will be missed by everyone who knew her.”

The club shared a video of Margaret on its Facebook page in her honour.

In the clip, Margaret said of the team: “There’s a lot you enjoy. I like every game, whether we win or lose.

“I think everyone should support their home team. It’s been a blessing to me.

“You meet a lot of different folk, you make a lot of friends and I think that’s what football should be.”

The post was shared dozens of times and garnered more than 100 comments, with fans paying tribute to Margaret.

One supporter wrote: “Margaret made me feel so welcome when I came to stay in Brechin, her cheery smile and genuine interest in how we were doing cheered my heart.

“A special lady indeed.”

Margaret Noble