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<\/p>\nJames Scrimgeour passed away overnight from natural causes after travelling to Portugal to watch his beloved team.<\/p>\n
23:07, 29 Jan 2026Updated 23:18, 29 Jan 2026<\/p>\n
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Tributes have been paid to James Scrimgeour(Image: Facebook)<\/p>\n
A Rangers fan who died in his sleep ahead of the club’s Europa League<\/a> clash with Porto has been named locally.<\/p>\n James Scrimgeour passed away overnight from natural causes after travelling to Portugal to watch his beloved team.<\/p>\n Earlier tonight<\/a> Rangers bosses said they were “extremely saddened” by the news.<\/p>\n Tributes have since flooded in and James has been described as “a lovely gentle man, who loved his team”.<\/p>\n In a post on Facebook, Tony Smeaton wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we would like to inform family and friends that James Scrimgeour passed away peacefully in his sleep in Portugal last night.<\/p>\n “He was in Portugal following his life long love of Glasgow Rangers FC. Unfortunately passing before he could watch them tonight. RIP Jim.”<\/p>\n The Estadio do Dragao pictured ahead of the clash between Porto and Rangers (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Supporters have been left devastated following the news and tributes quickly flooded in from the footballing world.<\/p>\n Senga O’connor said: “Gutted he never saw us lift the trophy one last time. A lovely gentle man, who loved his team. will be sorely missed from our club, and as our friend. Rest east big fella. Forever red white and blue.”<\/p>\n Elizabeth Park wrote: “Absolutely heartbreaking beyond belief.”<\/p>\n Thomas Colquhoun said: “Up in heaven, with the angels – you\u2019ll be singing follow follow for the Rangers that you loved.”<\/p>\n Partick Thistle fan John Smith said: “Condolences to family and friends rest easy Teddy Bear from a Jags fan.”<\/p>\n And rival supporter Mick Carr added: “Sorry to hear this, from a Celtic fan. RIEP.”<\/p>\n Rangers said they would be liaising with both the Portuguese and British authorities following James’ death as they offered their condolences to his heartbroken family.<\/p>\n Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here<\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n A Rangers FC<\/a> spokesperson said: “Everyone at Rangers is extremely saddened to have learned of the passing of one of our supporters overnight in Porto from natural causes.<\/p>\n “The thoughts of everyone at the club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time, and we are liaising with both the Portuguese and British authorities.”<\/p>\n![\"Estadio](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_FC-Porto-v-Rangers-FC-UEFA-Europa-League-202526-League-Phase-MD8.jpg\")
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