More sad news. Former Celt, Graeme Morrison has passed away, aged 42

CELTIC SLO John Paul Taylor has broken the sad news to the Celtic support that Graeme Morrison, a former captain of the Celtic reserves in the 1990s, has passed away at the age of just 42.

JP confirmed that Graeme had been suffering from an illness.

Here’s some Celtic supporter reaction to the latest sad news that Graeme has passed away, in a week where we also lost Jim Brogan.

“Terrible news… My thoughts are with his loved ones at this most distressing time for them.”

“Had the pleasure of playing with Graeme as a youngster, he was great lad. Desperately sad to hear this.”

“RIP Morrie a good Falkirk Bhoy taken too soon.”

“Played against him many summer’s ago. He played for a young team in Falkirk (Grahamston).”

“Damn – I went to school with that lad and hadn’t heard until reading this. Gutted for the family.”

“With Liam Miller’s benefit game and now this tragic news, should put our current ‘niggles’ (that’s all they are) into perspective. RIP Graeme YNWA.”

“A fine player an even better man rest easy my friend.”

“Sorry to hear this sad news. Remember the game in the picture. Thoughts are with the family at this time.”

“Graeme was a great guy and helped me so much in the game as a youth and great craic on a night out – great memories … this is just horrible sad news. RIP Morrie.”

“Unbelievable news played with Morrie at Stirling and was a great guys always tried to pass on advice and had time for the younger boys.”

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The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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