simplythebest 0 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB has sent its condolences to the family of supporter Robert Learmonth who sadly died after taking ill at Saturdayâ??s game against Berwick Rangers at Ibrox Stadium. Robert was taken to the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow after emergency services had rushed to his seating position in the Broomloan Stand in the first-half. Tragically the 57-year-old passed away and Chief Executive Charles Green has offered the sympathies of everyone at Rangers to his family. He said: â??On behalf of everyone at Rangers Football Club I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Learmonth. â??Robert was a season ticket holder and a lifelong supporter and we were all shocked and saddened to hear the sad news he had passed away at the Stadium on Saturday. â??It is unthinkable that anyone can come to a football match and not return home and our thoughts are with Robert's family and friends at this difficult time.â? Rangers Manager Ally McCoist also commented: â??It was devastating to learn a supporter had passed away at the Stadium on Saturday and the tragic news certainly puts football into perspective. â??The Learmonth family were already mourning the passing of Robertâ??s father, who tragically died last week, so as a mark of respect the players will wear black armbands at Sundayâ??s Third Division match against Peterhead at Balmoor Stadium.â? The Club has taken the decision to wear black armbands due to the double personal tragedy to hit the Learmonth family in the same week. http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/3133-rangers-mourn-robert 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobsRangers Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I believe there is word going round about a standing silent tribute to Robert to occur on the 54th minute of the game. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,173 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I believe there is word going round about a standing silent tribute to Robert to occur on the 54th minute of the game. Yes, I believe a lone piper will play a lament at the next home game. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,289 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Makes you so proud to be a Rangers Supporter when you see this sort of tribute being given to one of our fellow supporters does it not? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanAllan 0 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yes, I believe a lone piper will play a lament at the next home game. "Flowers of the Forest" I believe, a very haunting tune. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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