Tributes have been paid to a former Dumbarton FC participant, who died final weekend aged simply 35.
Adam Strachan was discovered on Saturday July 9, with tributes pouring in from former golf equipment and teammates.
Strachan joined the Sons shortly after their promotion to the Second Division in 2009 having impressed throughout a trial spell, however made simply three appearances for the membership earlier than being loaned out to Albion Rovers.
The Maryhill born winger began his profession at Partick Thistle - making virtually 100 appearances for the Firhill membership earlier than becoming a member of Ross County in 2008.
He went on to take pleasure in profitable spells at Clyde, Arbroath and Sons’ West Dunbartonshire rivals Clydebank, earlier than points off the park started to derail his profession.
Whereas he was at Ross County in 2009, he was charged with assaulting his girlfriend, earlier than being imprisoned for carrying a knife in 2012.
The next yr, he was caught in possession of £2000 price of heroin.
In an interview in 2016, Adam mentioned he wished he may flip again the clock, saying: “I’m not sitting right here saying I’m actually Mr Good Man as a result of I’m not.
“I've a wee woman now although and that makes life more durable if you make these errors.”
After being launched from jail in 2013, Adam returned to Clydebank and went on to characterize Irvine Meadow, Glenafton Athletic, East Kilbride and BSC Glasgow - the place a horrific ankle damage ended his enjoying profession on the age of 31.
In an announcement on their web site, the Sons mentioned: “All at Dumbarton FC are extraordinarily saddened by information of the passing of our former participant Adam Strachan, aged 35.
“The ideas of everyone at Dumbarton FC are with Adam’s household and pals at this unhappy time.”
Ex-Son John Gemmell mentioned on social media: “Adam tormented the life out of me at Partick Thistle, however what a terrific boy he was.
“He ought to’ve gone all the best way together with his unbelievable expertise. So unhappy to listen to the information. RIP pal.”
And fellow former Dumbarton man David Winters posted: “RIP my good friend. Single-handedly the funniest boy I’ve ever met in soccer, additionally some of the proficient gamers I’ve ever had the pleasure to play with.
“The form of man who walks right into a room and makes everybody smile. Relaxation straightforward, my brother. I'll miss you.”
Partick Thistle gamers wore black armbands throughout their Premier Sports activities Cup conflict with Kilmarnock final week, with boss Ian McCall - who managed Strachan on the membership - saying: “It’s horrendous information.”