Dundee FC is set to hold a minute's applause in honour of a young supporter who died in hospital earlier this week.
Stuart Gauld, 9, passed away at The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh on Monday, May 13.
The Dee take on Kilmarnock at Dens Park at 12:30pm tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, in their final league fixture of the season and have announced they will be holding an applause for Stuart before the game.
It is believed that Stuart suffered fits in the early hours of Saturday, May 11, and was rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
However, as his condition worsened he was transferred to hospital in Edinburgh and placed into an induced coma and sadly died on Monday.
His family left tributes online for the 'brave and clever boy.'
Mum, Toni Hunt commented: "Unfortunately my blue eyed caring little boy fought so hard for the last two weeks but it all got to much for his little body and he passed away with all of us sat by his bedside.
"I can’t believe my best friend, my hero, my everything - has gone and I don’t know how am ever going to be able to continue my life without him. Stuart, I love you so so much and I wish I was able to save you from all of this amd just wish we were all at home as normal."
His gran, Rhonda said: "Our grandson Stuart died peacefully yesterday, he was such a brave boy and so clever.
"Life won't be the same without him, I miss his chats and his funny laugh. We are heartbroken for his dad and mum and all his family. Thank you for messages we received in our loss he is with the angels now we love and miss you so much."
A spokesperson for the club said: "Everyone at Dundee Football Club was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of young Dundee supporter Stuart Gauld.
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"Stuart was only 9 years old and passed away on Monday at The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. As a mark of respect, there will be a minute of applause before the match tomorrow against Kilmarnock. We would ask all supporters to take part in the applause and show their support to Stuart’s family.
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"Everyone at Dundee Football Club sends their condolences to Stuart’s family at this very difficult time."
A fundraising page has been created to support Stuart's family in this difficult time. To donate click here.
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