Ross McCuaig, 43, had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer more than two years ago, far outliving the original outlook of two to 12 months.
He debuted for Dumbarton FC when he was 16 in the 1995-96 season, and scored when he was 17 in the Scottish Cup. Ross later played amateur for Rhu, Dumbarton Academy, Cardross, and Bishopton. "The game with Motherwell, which Ross also played in, ended in a 1-1 draw before Dumbarton were beaten in the replay."The thoughts of everybody at Dumbarton FC are with Ross's family and friends at this extremely sad time."
As well as a football career, Ross also worked for five years as a postman in Helensburgh and for George Boyd Ironmongery. And Mandy Sweeney said:"Where to start what a warrior you put up one big fight. So saddend you have been taken - you are in my thoughts and prayers."