Jimmy Posted 8 June 2009 Posted 8 June 2009 BBC Sport Dumbarton Football Club has confirmed that its captain has been killed in a crash while on a family break.Gordon Lennon died in an off-road accident near Dingwall on Sunday. The 26-year-old led his side to promotion to Division Two last season. The club's website states that everyone connected with Dumbarton was "shocked and deeply saddened" at the death of Gordon Lennon. The club said its thoughts were with his partner and five-month-old baby. Northern Constabulary said the accident happened at about 1640 BST on Sunday at Brahan near Maryburgh. Mr Lennon was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness but died from his injuries. The Dumbarton FC statement reads: "Gordon was an inspiration both on and off the park and his influence will be felt by many both within and outwith Dumbarton Football Club for a very long time to come. "He was not just a quality footballer, he was a great man with so many qualities and was rarely seen without his trademark smile. "He always had time to speak with supporters, of any club, and everyone associated with Dumbarton Football Club are proud that he considered his greatest footballing achievement was lifting the Scottish Football League 3rd Division Championship trophy as the captain of Dumbarton last month. "Our condolences go out to his family and as a club we will assist his family in whatever way we can through these difficult times and those that lie ahead."
lou Posted 8 June 2009 Posted 8 June 2009 Thats a great shame - such a young baby as well, now without a father. Condolences to all his family and the club
StanSP Posted 8 June 2009 Posted 8 June 2009 Minor club. Major shock. Puts a perspective on football events especially money issues etc around the world.
MarkDeVries Posted 8 June 2009 Posted 8 June 2009 Tragic. There seems to be alot of deaths in the news these days, more so than ever.
Dan Posted 8 June 2009 Posted 8 June 2009 Rest in peace Gordon Lennon, the fact he had such a young baby makes it even sadder
Matt Posted 8 June 2009 Posted 8 June 2009 Saw this on SSN earlier meant to find a story on the net and post it but forgot. RIP.
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