Thousands of football fans have paid a fitting tribute to a six-year-old Dundee schoolboy who died suddenly.
Dundee United fan Jack Stewart was remembered by supporters during Saturday’s clash between the Tangerines and Ross County.
In the sixth minute, fans rose to their feet in memory of the Sidlaw View Primary School pupil.
The mark of respect has been commended throughout the Scottish football community, with the Ross County faithful joining in the tribute.
An image of Jack in his Dundee West football strip was also projected on the screen during the minute’s applause.
Many of Jack’s team-mates are understood to have been in attendance after United offered them tickets to take part in the tribute.
Local football teams also marked the moment with a minute’s silence, including players from Kirrie Thistle JFC and Downfield F.C.
There were tributes at children’s games on Sunday too, including games between Dundee West teams and Blairgowrie & Rattray CFC and Blairgowrie United.
‘Light of our lives’
Speaking to The Courier earlier this week, Jack’s mum Jillian said they had been left broken-hearted by the loss of their son.
She said: “Jack was the light of our lives.
“The years Jack gave us were so happy and special and we will miss him terribly.”
Dundee West FC launched a GoFundMe to help raise money for the Stewart family.
The fundraiser has now collected more than £15,000 – including donations from several local football teams – which the club say will go towards a lasting tribute to the youngster
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