KILMARNOCK Football Club has appointed a new disability liaison officer.
John Wilson takes up the role with a close personal connection to the club and the Kilmarnock FC Disabled Supporters Association (DSA).
He succeeds the late Peter Orr, who was widely respected for his long-standing contribution to the club and its disabled supporters.
John said: "I am honoured and immensely proud to have been appointed as the new Disability Liaison Officer at Kilmarnock FC.
"I hope to carry on the great work that our late good friend Peter Orr had been doing for such a long time with his wife Mae and close friend Ann.
"Thankfully, Mae and Ann will still be here to support me as I find my feet in what is an important role supporting our DSA members."
John's connection to the club dates back to the late 1980s. His bond with the club deepened when he met his wife Lindsay, a lifelong Killie fan.
After Lindsay was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, attending matches became more difficult until the couple received support from the DSA.
He said: "When Lindsay’s condition progressed and the stairs in the Frank Beattie Stand became a real struggle, we were introduced to Peter and the DSA.
"Peter arranged a seat in the ambulant section for us and, at the start of this season, due to further deterioration in Lindsay’s condition, we were offered a space on the wheelchair platform.
"Without the help and support of the DSA, attending matchdays would have been very difficult, if not impossible."
This first-hand experience inspired John to get more involved with the association.
With a professional background in customer care and health and safety, he brings valuable experience and understanding to the role.
He said: "After seeing the benefit of being part of the DSA, I believe I can do the KFCDSA proud.
"I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can in the coming weeks and continuing to make the BBSP Stadium one to be proud of for being accessible and inclusive for all."
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