Glebe Park falls silent to remember Brechin City groundsman Sye Laing

The Glebe Park flag flew at half-mast and a minute’s silence was held in Brechin on Saturday in recognition of the passing of former groundsman Alex Laing.

Sye was employed as groundsman in 1995, taking over from Fred Thompson. He retired from the Glebe in June 2006.

An avid supporter, Sye began following City after completing his national service in 1954 and started taking his family to Glebe Park in 1980. His favourite player was Ian “Pink” Campbell and his favourite manager was Ian Fleming.

Sye’s greatest moment was watching Brechin City lift the Second Division title in May 1983.

Chairman Ken Ferguson said: “Sye gave 11 years of loyal service to the club, during which time he not only kept the playing surface up to scratch but also tended to the famous Glebe Park hedge. Sye took a great deal of pride in Glebe Park’s appearance ensuring the pitch and surrounds were always well maintained.”