SAINTS played their part in the build up to today's Armed Forces Day during the game on Thursday.
The parachute drop at the start formed part of the celebration of local and national Armed Forces.
The Liverpool Scottish Pipe Band was in attendance and there were some special guests from the Armed Forces with the Veterans of Foundation helping to present the match-ball.
Local Veteran of the Foundation Frank Leyland (above) carried out the match ball to the referee.
Frank joined the Army cadets at the age of 13 and served as a regular and in the Territorial Army in the Royal Artillery for 38 years, reaching the rank of WO2 and was the Battery Sgt Major of his unit, 103 Light Air Defence Royal Artillery.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falkands War and Frank emigrated to the islands after the war becoming actively involved in the formation of the Stanley Sea Cadets, known as Training Ship HMS Endurance as Chief Petty Officer and then Lieutenant and then Commanding Officer for 11 years until he retired.
Club photographer captured this special event before the game and at half time.
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