Tragic Loss in Porto
A devoted Rangers supporter, James Scrimgeour, has died peacefully in his sleep from natural causes while in Porto, Portugal. The heartbreaking news emerged just before the Rangers’ final Europa League game of the season on Thursday.
Club and Fans Pay Tribute
James travelled to Portugal to back his beloved Glasgow Rangers but, sadly, never got to watch the match. Rangers officials expressed their deep sorrow, sending condolences to his family. In a touching Facebook post, friend Tony Smeaton wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we would like to inform family and friends that James Scrimgeour passed away peacefully in his sleep in Portugal last night. He was in Portugal following his lifelong love of Glasgow Rangers FC. Unfortunately passing before he could watch them tonight. RIP Jim.”
The Football Community Mourns
Tributes have poured in remembering James as “a lovely, gentle man, who loved his team.” Fans and rivals alike shared heartfelt messages:
- Senga O’Connor: “Gutted he never saw us lift the trophy one last time. A lovely, gentle man who loved his team. Will be sorely missed from our club, and as our friend. Rest easy,b ig fella. Forever red, white and blue.”
- Elizabeth Park: “Absolutely heartbreaking beyond belief.”
- Thomas Colquhoun: “Up in heaven, with the angels – you’ll be singing ‘follow follow’ for the Rangers that you loved.”
- Partick Thistle fan John Smith: “Condolences to family and friends. Rest easy, Teddy Bear, from a Jags fan.”
- Celtic fan Mick Carr: “Sorry to hear this, from a Celtic fan. RIEP.”
Rangers FC Responds
The club confirmed they are liaising with Portuguese and British authorities following the tragic loss. Rangers offered their deepest sympathies to James’s devastated family, honouring a lifelong fan who was taken far too soon.
