Scott Arfield opens up on Falkirk jersey tribute to Craig Gowans as late pal's family told him 'wear it with pride'

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He's been wearing his friend’s number proudly on his back for years. And Scott Arfield is now returning home to Falkirk with memories of late pal Craig Gowans lodged firmly in his heart.The 36-year-old has gone back where he started his career, re-joining the Bairns on an initial deal until the summer.

It was here that he and Gowans first became pals as they both set out with ambitions of fulfilling their dreams of making it as professionals.

But in July 2005, Craig’s story ended in a training ground tragedy.The then 17-year-old was electrocuted in a freak accident when the 20-foot metal poles he was carrying at the club’s Little Kerse training ground in Grangemouth made contact with overhead cables, killing him instantly.

This summer will mark the 20th anniversary of the incident, a dark day that still casts a shadow over the club. But Arfield has tried to do his bit to keep Craig’s memory going.It was in 2013 when he signed for Burnley that he first opted to take the No37 shirt in honour of his friend, who had the same squad number at Falkirk.