Quote Glasgow family left heartbroken as 18-year-old 'talented footballer' passes away

Family members of Liam Stevenson are hoping for a minutes applause at Ibrox during Rangers' clash with Motherwell on Saturday as a mark of respect for the massive Gers fan

By Keiran Fleming Reporter
1 MAR 2024

A Glasgow family have been left devastated after a 'beloved' teenager suddenly lost his life.

Tributes have poured in for Liam Stevenson, from Drumchapel, who sadly passed away on Tuesday, February 27.

Loved ones say the 18-year-old was a 'talented footballer' and he had a 'heart of pure gold'. Family members are now hoping for a minutes applause at Ibrox during Rangers' clash with Motherwell on Saturday, March 2, as a mark of respect for the massive Gers fan.

Heartbroken mum, Petrice Massey, says her world has been torn apart following the loss of her son.

She told Glasgow Live: "My only child has broke my heart into a million pieces and my life will never be the same."

Liam's aunty, Paige Massey, added: " He was a talented footballer who was loved by everyone.

"Anyone he met he didn’t pass without stopping, he had the biggest heart with the most beautiful smile and he will be missed dearly by his mum, dad, Nana, papa, granny, grandad, aunties, uncles, cousins and all his friends."

Heartbroken Paige announced the news of her teenage nephew's sad passing on Facebook.

She wrote: "Thank you for making me an aunty at the age of 11 and giving me the best memories and laughs for 18 short years.

"You were some boy with the biggest personality and heart of pure gold and I will cherish all the daft pictures and videos you hated me taking forever. Aunty Paigey loved you all of your life and I will love you till the end of mine.

"My heart is so broken in a way I didn’t think was possible. My handsome nephew Liam, until we meet again."

Many of those who knew Liam paid tribute to the 18-year-old. Glasgow youth team, Sons of Struth Football Academy, penned a post on social media dedicated to their 'one of a kind' former star.

It read: "Liam played for one of our most successful teams right up until 2020. Liam was a tremendous player who was selected to visit Benfica on a two week training course just as we entered lockdown. Unfortunately that trip never took place and we were all disappointed for him.

"We received the news earlier today of his passing and are all shocked by the news. We offer our sincere condolences to his mum Petrice and Gran Carol-Ann who were both great supporters of the club. God bless you Liam. You were one of a kind. "

The 18-year-old's friends and family are now set to gather on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal to release balloons in Liam's memory today, March 1. The family are also asking for those attending Rangers vs Motherwell at Ibrox to stand and applaud during the 18th minute as mark of respect to the football mad teen on Saturday.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help Liam's family give the 18-year-old the send off he deserves.
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