TRIBUTES have been paid to a “true gentleman” Rangers fan who tragically handed away while travelling on a supporters’ bus.
Robbie Stewart, from Perth, turned unwell whereas on the Perth True Blues’ bus after Wednesday’s match towards Motherwell.
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Regardless of paramedics’ makes an attempt to resuscitate the 73-year-old, he sadly died shortly after.
Final night time, Mr Stewart’s supporters membership paid tribute to the late fan by releasing an announcement alongside his {photograph}.
It learn: “No One Ought to Go To A Soccer Match And By no means Return Dwelling”
“These well-known phrases rang true and devastated our membership on Wednesday night time.
“It’s been an emotional few days for everybody linked to Perth True Blues on the sudden and unhappy passing of Loyal Member Robbie Stewart.
“This pricey pal, true gentleman and nice character of ours will likely be sorely missed however by no means forgotten.
“Our ideas are with Rosemary and household at the moment.
“And our heartfelt thanks goes to the emergency providers , Louden Tavern and Dochertys bus firm for all they executed on Wednesday night time”.
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Rangers introduced the loss of life of the 73-year-old in an announcement and stated they have been “immensely saddened” by the information.
The Ibrox membership stated: “Rangers Soccer Membership is immensely saddened to verify the loss of life of a supporter following final night time’s match.
“Robbie Stewart, aged 73, turned unwell aboard his supporters’ membership bus, the Perth True Blues.
“Regardless of the very best efforts of paramedics, he sadly, couldn’t be resuscitated.
“The ideas and prayers of all at Rangers Soccer Membership are with Robbie’s family and friends at this exceptionally troublesome time.”
Family and friends of Robbie took to social media to share their condolences over the unhappy information.
One wrote: “Robbie will likely be sorely missed by all members, true gentleman.”
One other stated: “Devastating for anybody who knew him. It is so onerous when one of many good ones go and may’t start to understand what you all went by on Wednesday night time.”
A 3rd added: “An absolute pleasure to have have recognized you Robbie. Sleep nicely.”
One other kind-hearted fan known as for a tribute to be made to Mr. Stewart at Monday’s Outdated Agency match towards Celtic.
He stated: “What a few spherical of applause within the 73rd minute for Robbie?
“Considered one of our personal who sadly did not make it house.”
