Former Falkirk chairman Lex Milller signs off with parting message of support to new regime

Back in 1998 a consortium of Falkirk fans took over the running of the club which included Miller and their support helped steer the club through a few difficult times.

Miller was also involved in turning the last financials years loss to a a profit before stepping aside.

However, like all regimes, the time came for them to step aside with the team relegated to the third tier of Scottish Football and an increasing appetite amongst the fans for change.

It was a shame that the last memories of the old Board and the MSG were less than happy ones and their many achievements might be forgotten.

Lex Miller, as acting Chairman, had chaired an EGM in July 2019 where the atmosphere was one of extreme anger and bitterness at the club’s plight. It was clearly time for major change.

The new Board took over, and contrary to rumour, had the full backing of the old Board and most of the MSG.

Miller will now concentrate on his other interests, notably seeing his son progress at Bo’ness United.

He wishes Falkirk every success as they attempt to return to the Championship and is fully supportive of Gary Deans and his new Board.

He said: “Falkirk should never be in what in effect is the Third Division of Scottish Football. As a Board, we made some big mistakes and paid a high price for them.

"However, the old regime did have some successes and the input of finances from the MSG and Directors saved the club on several occasions.”

“It will be nice to be able to go to games without the added pressure of worrying about the internal workings of the club. I am above all a football fan and I’m look forward watching my son play with Bo’ness and spending time with my daughter before she moves to Australia and then hopefully visiting her.”