Tributes to paid to Ricky on his passing

Mr Robertson started out as a goalkeeper with Brechin United before taking up a role in the back room staff under Jack Sunter at Brechin City for 22 years before moving to the Vics in 2000.

A Vics statement read: “During his time at the Vics he’s carried out every role in the club which he loved so much and he will be so sadly missed by everyone.

“Outwith football Ricky was well known across the community as a local tradesman and a huge supporter of the City Club along with his late wife Cathy.

“Ricky will be sorely missed by everyone at the club and we thank him from the bottom of our hearts for what he gave and who he was.

“Our thoughts are with Doreen, Lorraine, Gavin and the whole family at this time. Rest in peace Ricky, till we meet again our friend.”

A minute's silence or applause was held in memory or Mr Robertson across the Midlands League over the weekend.

Vics added: “The respect shown was truly appreciated by everyone at the club, and it meant so much to us as we remembered a man who gave so much to football and the Brechin community.

"The family and club would like to thank the whole community, players past and present, all the clubs in the Midlands League for their tributes online and at Saturday’s games.”

Brechin City flew the flag at Glebe Park at half-mast during Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie in honour of Mr Robertson.

The club wrote: “Everyone at Brechin City is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brechin Victoria chairman, Ricky Robertson, following a period of illness.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Ricky’s family, friends and everyone at Brechin Victoria at this sad time.”

Dozens of tributes poured from clubs and individuals including the Midlands League, Carnoustie Panmure, Abroath Vics and Montrose Roselea.

Mr Robertson’s funeral will take place at 2.30pm on Tuesday (November 3) at Blacks Restrooms in Brechin. Thereafter to Parkgrove Crematorium, followed by refreshments at the Bridgend Bar.