A young Celtic fan has passed away suddenly, with his heartbroken mum asking for fellow football supporters to get behind a one-minute applause to honour his memory during the Old Firm.
Leon Brown, 14, from Cumbernauld died on Thursday August 25, leaving his mum Lauryn Keating devastated. Taking to social media, she shared the tragic news, with tributes flooding in for the Our Ladies High School pupil, the Daily Record reports.
Leon was described as a "kind, thoughtful and loved wee lad" by friends and family.
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Lauryn wrote: "This morning my whole world came crashing down around me. The love of my life, my best friend, my son Leon passed away during the night.
"Leon Brown I have never felt heartbreak like this before, I love you so much that you’ll ever get to know and will never stop missing you my little angel boy."
His mum is now asking football fans to take part in a round of applause for Leon during the 14th minute of the Old Firm match on Saturday so he will be "14 forever".
She said: "We have arranged a clap for Leon on the 14th minute of the game on Saturday. Liel Abada will be wearing a t-shirt with Leon’s picture underneath his top on the day.
"He is also going to get a Celtic top into Parkhead for the team to sign. We have arranged for Leon's picture to be shown during the game with a wee message on the big screen.
"Forever 14."
She has also made an appeal to get tickets for the game so she can be there in person for the applause.
Lauryn added: "It would be amazing and a really special moment to go to the game. There have been a lot of people trying to contact Celtic but we've had no luck.
"If me, and my parents could be there in person, we wouldn't even care if we had to side in the Rangers side, as long as we got to see his tribute."
A fundraiser has been created by loved ones to support Leon's family. To donate click here.
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