TRANENT Juniors FC have established a memorial garden to honour their supporters and former committee members who have passed away.

A memorial garden was created at their Foresters Park home in tribute to those who loved the club and played a big part in its development.

At its opening on November 2, club chairman David Innes laid a poppy wreath on behalf of those connected with the club who have died in, or as a result of, war. A minute’s silence followed.

Twelve plaques have been placed at the garden, one of which is in honour of Bob Dryburgh, the late father of the club’s secretary, Colin Dryburgh.

Bob died at the age of 74 last year following a battle with cancer. The last game he saw the club play was against Hibs’ development squad last August. He was the match ball sponsor and received the ball from former Hibs coach Neil Lennon.

Said Colin: “At Tranent Juniors we try to accommodate everyone. We wanted to have somewhere where people could come to reflect on the lives of their loved ones.

"Every year we will have a memorial service after the game closest to Remembrance Day.

“The garden features supporters and people who were involved in the club. My dad is one of the guys who have a plaque.

“Just before he died from cancer, the last match he saw was Tranent v Hibs. He was the match ball sponsor and he received his ball from Neil Lennon. He was a great supporter of the club.

“My dad is just an example – others will have their own stories and reasons for wanting a plaque in place.

"John Wilson, who stays in Canada, now has a plaque up for his dad. We live-streamed the ceremony on Facebook and the main reason was so he could be part of it.”

He added: “Anybody who wishes to get a plaque put up can get in touch with the club on Facebook and we’ll get the prescriptions from you and get it organised.”