This Sunday (15^th Nov) a football match in memory of Gordon Lennon, Dumbarton FC’s former captain who died tragically in June, will take place. The game features players from all the teams Gordon played for from youth side Harmony Row through to Partick Thistle, Albion Rovers and Dumbarton.

Big Rab – who chaired the organising committee for this – has the details here.

There are tickets available on the door.

Sadly I won’t be able to make it but if you’re close by and wish to contribute to the cause, I encourage you to go along.

My blog’s stats spiked yesterday.

It was the highest number of unique visitors I’ve ever had.

Such a shame that it was because people were looking for items about Gordon Lennon.

It does say a lot about the man, though, and the way people have responded to the tributes paid to him.

I came in tonight not having heard any news today and looked at the club website. It was with profound shock that I read of the untimely death of captain Gordon Lennon after a car crash.

I remember him coming over to the stand after the end of the Elgin City game where the championship was clinched all bar arithmetic and taking a baby into his arms. This was his then 4 month old child, Kai. His tenderness as a father was apparent in that moment. His partner Kelly and the baby will of course miss him more than anybody.

At times like this football is a very minor concern but he will be forever remembered at the Rock as a championship trophy lifting captain and great guy who always had time for the fans.

Tributes to Gordon have been posted on various fan forums. He was held in high esteem by fans of his previous clubs and those of clubs whom he only played against.

Gordon Lennon 1983 -2009. So it goes.