THE last Athletic captain to lift the Scottish Cup who became a fan says he’s “astounded and flattered” over moves to nominate him for the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.

Roy Barry, who led Athletic to glory against Hearts 50 years ago, joked that he’d “better get round all these old folks homes” after the club put him forward for the honour.

The Scottish Football Hall of Fame is a permanent feature within the Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Experience at the national stadium, and honours players, managers and officials who have reached the pinnacle of their profession, and who have made a significant contribution to Scotland’s footballing reputation.

There are currently 112 inductees – including ex-Pars legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Jock Stein – and Roy, 75, said: “I’m absolutely astounded and very flattered – I better get round all these old folks homes and get them to nominate me!

“But, seriously, it’s nice to keep getting mentioned and I’m quite proud that someone has started it off.

“When it was mentioned to me, I thought it was about the Dunfermline hall of fame, but when they meant the Scotland thing, I thought that’d be down to people who get caps – I never got a cap.

“If nothing comes of it, then I’ll still be happy and really proud.

“Apart from being a former player, I’m just like the guys in the Norrie or the Main Stand – I’m a fan with them.

“I’m well chuffed that people would take the time.”

Pars chairman Ross McArthur added: “Everybody knows what Roy does for the club. He’s a fantastic ambassador and his enthusiasm is fantastic.

“He was a great servant during an unprecedented period of success, and captained the club to our last win in a cup final.

“I missed that period and, although we’ve reached a few finals in the last 20 years, unfortunately we’ve lost them all.

“When you understand the size of the achievement, it’s quite right to put him forward. He’s such a positive person and has time for everybody. You hear about his reputation as a player but, when you meet him, it couldn’t be further away from that.

“He’s a fantastic man.”

Barry, who joined Dunfermline from Hearts, was with the club for three years and led them to the European Cup Winners Cup semi-finals in 1969, before leaving for Coventry City.

You can nominate Roy online at http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/nominations/.