East Stirlingshire FC has launched a new initiative to honour the men and women of the Armed Forces, free entry to home matches.

Any soldier, sailor or air force personnel who can produce a forces ID card or any ex military wearing their veteran's badge, will now get into Ochilview Park for nothing.

‘It may seem a small gesture but having served for more than 30 years myself and seeing it first hand, I think anything that we can do to honour the dedication and bravery of our forces is important.”

'We've been talking for some time to ex service groups and it fits well with charities like Tickets 4 Troops and Stubbs who have already identified entry to sporting events as away of thanking our forces.'

Tony is hoping that the initiative inspires other clubs around the country to introduce similar schemes.

'I'm really hoping we can build up a bit of momentum with this. It would be great if other clubs in the Third Division and elsewhere could be persuaded to adopt the idea.' he said

'I'd like to see the day that our forces personnel and veterans could turn up at any football league ground and get in for free. In the meantime though, myself and everyone concerned with East Stirlingshire Football Club look forward to giving a warm ‘Shire’ welcome to anyone taking up the offer’.

More club information can be found at www.eaststirlingshirefc.co.uk