POP sensations McFly brought some early Christmas cheer to youngsters at Yorkhill Hospital.

POP sensations McFly brought some early Christmas cheer to youngsters at Yorkhill Hospital.

The band, who played the SECC last night, switched on the Christmas tree lights and chatted to young patients in the physiotherapy department.

Alexander MacGregor, 12, was delighted to meet the band. "It's really great they're doing this", his mother Joanne said. "Alex has been in the hospital for two years now, this has really given him a boost, it's brilliant."

Singer Tom Fletcher said: "It really makes us feel like we're doing something worthwhile, getting to meet the fans and see their faces, to see how happy you're making people."

Drummer Harry Judd added: "It really brings you back down to earth."

REVIEW: McFly at the SECC

McFly started with a bang - quite literally - with One For The Radio the opening soundtrack to a pyrotechnic-packed performance.

Tracks from latest album Radio: Active featured heavily, but the excited crowd was still treated to a handful of old favourites, including Obviously and Room On The Third Floor.

Edgy rock number Corrupted showed McFly could give the likes of Lostprophets a run for their money, while Everybody Knows proved the band haven't abandoned their power-pop roots.

Monstrous set closer The Last Song showed the group's appreciation for Queen remains strong.

Before leaving with a cranked up version of Five Colours In Her Hair, they praised the crowd and promised to be back next year.

FIONA McKINLAY