Scott Arfield has experienced plenty of memorable moments in his career – but even he couldn’t believe the surprise that followed Falkirk’s promotion to the Scottish Premiership on Friday night.
The Rangers hero, who returned to his boyhood club in February, was left stunned when none other than 90s pop icon Whigfield sent him a personalised video message – singing the very tune that’s become his unofficial anthem.
To the famous beat of her 1994 dance hit Saturday Night, Bairns fans regularly belt out “Saturday night, and I like the way you move… Scotty Arfield!” – a chant that has echoed around stadiums from Ibrox to the Falkirk Stadium.
And on the night Falkirk sealed back-to-back promotions to secure a return to Scotland’s top flight for the first time in 15 years, Arfield was treated to a one-of-a-kind message from the Danish star.
Watching the clip back, a visibly shocked Arfield exclaimed: “Oh my god. You can’t be serious!”
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Whigfield then delivered her congratulations, saying: “I just want to congratulate Falkirk on getting promoted back into the William Hill Premiership. I hope Scott and everybody else at the club are going to have an amazing night. Big kiss and good luck. Bye.”
The emotional scenes capped a dream return for Arfield, who has made a massive impact since rejoining the Bairns in the winter window. The veteran midfielder scored nine goals in just 13 league appearances, playing a pivotal role in Falkirk’s charge to the title under manager John McGlynn.
Their final fixture, a dramatic Friday night showdown under the lights, saw the Bairns come from behind to defeat relegated Hamilton Academical 3–1 – thanks to an Ethan Ross brace and a stunning solo effort from Calvin Miller.
With title rivals Livingston slipping up at home to Partick Thistle, Falkirk finished three points clear at the summit and will now gear up for Premiership football against the likes of Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hibs and Hearts next season.
From Ibrox glory nights to Whigfield shout-outs – it’s been quite the ride for 36-year-old Arfield. And with Falkirk back among Scotland’s elite, the Saturday night party is only just getting started.
