Scott Arfield left starstruck as Whigfield sings infamous chant to gobsmacked Falkirk hero
Scott Arfield was left starstruck after getting a video message from the singer of his famous 'Saturday Night' chant.
The Falkirk star was celebrating on Friday night after the Bairns clinched back to back promotions to secure a spot in the Scottish Premiership next season as they get set to mix it with the likes of Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hibs and Hearts once more.
It's been quite the journey for the club in the past two seasons and bringing back fans' favourite Arfield in the winter window proved a masterstroke for boss John McGlynn with the veteran providing nine goals in just 13 league outings.
To the tune of Saturday Night a regular anthem to ring around the terraces goes 'Saturday night, and I like the way you move., Scotty Arfield!'
In a special message Whigfield kicked off a video with Arfield watching on by singing the line with the midfielder shouting 'Oh my god. You can't be serious'
He was then handed a special promotion congratulations message which was ended with a 'big kiss'.
Arfield shouted out another 'Oh my god' before adding: "That is one of the best things I have ever seen. That is amazing. Thank you to you Whigfield. Thank you so much. That is incredible."
Falkirk secured their spot in the top flight in a Friday night under the lights season finale.
McGlynn and his troops knew victory would mean results elsewhere would not matter but relegated Hamilton Accies - who lost out on their appeal over their points deduction - grabbed a shock lead to stun the massive home crowd.
But the league leaders hit back with an Ethan Ross double and a brilliant effort from Calvin Miller to spark wild scenes.
Title rivals Livingston lost out at home to Partick Thistle meaning the Bairns ended the season three points clear.
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