Walsall match day volunteer Gary Edwards was treated to a VIP day out at Wembley for his 80th birthday. The pensioner has run the tuck shop at Bescot Stadium since it was built in 1990. He said Walsall's defeat was disappointing, but his birthday tour was a brilliant experience. A Walsall fan since he was a teenager, Edwards was presented with a signed shirt before Friday's semi-final. He then took a behind-the-scenes tour before Monday's final, which included a visit to the royal box and the media room. Edwards described the highlight of his tour as seeing the pitch and imagining what it was like to be the England manager. He also recalled visiting the old Wembley stadium 10 times, including one time when he paid seven shillings and sixpence for a ticket. Walsall FC Foundation organised the VIP experience as a thank you for Edwards' dedication to the club. The foundation posted on Facebook: To celebrate our volunteer Gary's 80th birthday, we presented him with a signed shirt before our play off semi-final on Friday. Thanks to EFL in the Community, we've also gifted him a VIP experience at Wembley Stadium on Monday ahead of the final. Edwards' grandson accompanied him on the tour, and they both enjoyed the experience. The top sellers at the tuck shop are currently Haribo sweets and KitKats, according to Edwards. He has been running the tuck shop for 35 years, since his son was a member of the junior Saddlers team. Edwards is still going strong, and his dedication to Walsall FC is an inspiration to fans of all ages.