Falkirk Football Club would like to formally apologise to Brian and have reached out to him personally to convey our regret over this matter.

We would ask any supporters who may have witnessed the alleged abuse directed towards Brian to get in contact with Supporter Liaison Officer, Kevin Beattie, via email at slo@falkirkfc.co.uk. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that the football club has a zero-tolerance policy against abusive language or conduct.

The club would like to highlight the high regard in which the vast majority of Falkirk fans hold Brian Rice and we would also like to thank him for many years of service, as both a player and member of the coaching staff at Falkirk Football Club.