Goalkeeper William Whigham was one of the club's greats and a fans' favourite too - one of the true personalities of the 1960s and 1970s. He died at the age of 81 earlier this month, and his funeral cortege paused at Falkirk Stadium for fans to pay their last respects.(Pic: Michael Gillen)Goalkeeper William Whigham was one of the club's greats and a fans' favourite too - one of the true personalities of the 1960s and 1970s. He died at the age of 81 earlier this month, and his funeral cortege paused at Falkirk Stadium for fans to pay their last respects.(Pic: Michael Gillen)
Goalkeeper William Whigham was one of the club's greats and a fans' favourite too - one of the true personalities of the 1960s and 1970s. He died at the age of 81 earlier this month, and his funeral cortege paused at Falkirk Stadium for fans to pay their last respects.(Pic: Michael Gillen)

In Pictures: Falkirk FC's final tribute to goalkeeper Willie Whigham

Fans and club officials have paid tribute to former goalkeeper Willie Whigham whose funeral cortege paused at Falkirk Stadium yesterday.
By Allan Crow
Published 20th Mar 2021, 14:51 BST

Willie was a fans' favourite and one of the true personalities of the game in the 1960s and 1970s.

He passed away at the age of 81 earlier this month.

https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-pays-tribute-to-goalkeeper-willie-whigham-who-died-aged-81-3172854

The cortege arrives at Falkirk Stadium (Pic: Michael Gillen)

1. Falkirk FC remembers Willie Whigham

The cortege arrives at Falkirk Stadium (Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen

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Fans pay their final respects outside Falkirk Stadium (Pic: Michael Gillen)

2. Falkirk FC remembers Willie Whigham

Fans pay their final respects outside Falkirk Stadium (Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen

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A wreath is placed in the hearse by Alex Totten and club chairman, Gary Deans (Pic: Michael Gillen)

3. Falkirk FC remembers Willie Whigham

A wreath is placed in the hearse by Alex Totten and club chairman, Gary Deans (Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen

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Flowers and a football top to remember at true Falkirk FC great Picture Michael Gillen

4. Falkirk FC remembers Willie Whigham

Flowers and a football top to remember at true Falkirk FC great Picture Michael Gillen Photo: Michael Gillen

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