Dumbarton Football Club has confirmed that its captain has been killed in a crash while on a family break.
Gordon Lennon died in an accident near Inverness on Sunday. The 26-year-old led his side to promotion to Division Two at the end of 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.
The club's 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."
Gordon Lennon died in an accident near Inverness on Sunday. The 26-year-old led his side to promotion to Division Two at the end of 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.
The club's 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."
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