Tributes after local footballer dies

A local football player has died after suffering a heart attack.

Brian Morgan, who played for Sauchie Juniors, was 35 years old.

His last game for the club was less than a fortnight ago.

In a statement, the club say their "deepest condolences" are with his family.

Announcing the news on fheir social media channels, the club said:

"Sauchie Juniors were saddened to learn of the passing of midfielder Brian Morgan, aged 35.
Brian passed away earlier today, following being admitted to hospital after a cardiac arrest. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his wife Zoe and daughter Poppy, as well as his close family, friends and all who knew him.
Being a local boy to Sauchie, Brian’s affiliation with the club started when he watched the team as a youngster before he signed for the club in 2010 as a 20-year-old under former manager and his brother-in-law, Fraser Duncan. 
He contributed his fair share to the club’s successes and lifting of silverware, notably including scoring two free kicks to ensure promotion to the East Superleague in 2012. Following an initial spell of eight and a half years at the club, he moved on to a new challenge at Bo’ness United before returning home to Beechwood Park in 2020.
Certainly, a notable moment in Brian’s second spell came in the final of the East of Scotland League Cup against Haddington Athletic. This game in particular was set to be his final game for the club, announcing he would retire following the game's conclusion. Looking to sign off in style, he would score the winner in extra time with a leaping header to ensure victory.
Brian would take his seat in the stand for the start of the 2024/25 season, but the itch of playing would become too much, and he pulled the boots back on last November. It wasn’t long before he reaffirmed himself as a regular in the starting eleven and scoring goals.
His last game for the club would come on 12th April in a 3-2 home victory over Glenrothes, scoring our first goal to help us on our way to three points.
Unfortunately, we do not have the exact figures for Brian's appearances and goals for the club over his three spells; both like his contributions are countless. 
Rest in Peace, Morgy.
One of our own."