A football club is "devastated" after a six-year-old youth player died suddenly on Sunday.
Jack Stewart was described as a "popular" boy among friends and fellow players at Dundee West FC.
The club will now retire his shirt number, number 19, in tribute to the youngster, who had played for the side since he was just three years old.
In a post on Facebook, the club said it was “devastated” at the youngster’s passing.
It said: “All at Dundee West are devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Jack Stewart on Sunday May 7.
"Jack, aged six, joined the club as a Wee Westies player at age of three.
“Jack continued his football with the West through the Wee Westies and into fun fours with the 2016s age group where Jack proudly wore the number 19 shirt.
“As a mark of respect this number 19 will be retired as a squad number by the 2016s and will remain as Jack’s number.
“Jack, a pupil at Sidlaw View PS, was a popular member of the 2016s squad and Dundee West was a massive part of Jack’s life.”
The club said dad Ian supported his son and the 2016s as a volunteer. The side added its thoughts are with the family, from Dundee, Scotland.
The statement added: “All our thoughts are with Ian, Jillian and Jack’s younger sister Rebecca as well as the wider family.
“The Stewart family as well as the wider family are committed and invested to the West and local community, being involved in different teams and age groups across the club.
“At this time the Dundee West 2016s and club will do all we can to support the family at this unbelievably sad time.
“Longer term we will look to pay tribute to Jack in fitting ways which will keep Jack as part of the Dundee West Family.
“This weekend there will be a minute’s silence across all Dundee West games.
“We will also be releasing further information about short-term and longer-term tributes in due course with the blessing of the Stewart family.
“The family have also passed on their thanks for all the kind messages of support.”
Hundreds of people have paid tribute to the youngster, with messages flooding in from other clubs across Dundee and beyond.
Dundee West are also encouraging fans to take part in a minute’s applause in the sixth minute of Dundee United’s game against Ross County at Tannadice this Saturday.
Responding to the news, Football at Leisure & Culture Dundee Facebook page posted: “Absolutely heartbreaking.
“Thoughts to Jack’s family from everybody at Leisure and Culture Dundee."
Monifieth Athletic FC said: “All at Monifieth Athletic are devastated to hear of the passing of Jack.
“Please pass on our condolences to Jack’s family and to the wider Dundee West family.”
Douglas Youth FC posted: “Very sad news – our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone at Dundee West FC at this heartbreaking time from all at Douglas Youth.”
And Dryburgh Athletic wrote: “Sincere condolences and thoughts to Jack’s family and all at Dundee West from all at Dryburgh Athletic Community Club.”
Pupils at Sidlaw View Primary have also been offered support following Jack’s death.
A letter sent to youngsters said the school was “devastated and truly heartbroken” at the news.
