' RIP Rangers fan '

39 year old Rangers fan lost his life today when their bus crashed ,A few more are seriously injured.




One dead and 18 injured after Rangers FC fans’ coach crashes on way to match

Accident on roundabout near Kilmarnock as fans travelled to match with Partick Thistle leaves 18 Nith Valley Loyal Rangers supporters in hospital.


The scene of the accident on the A76 at the Crosshouse roundabout, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Photograph: Ryan Rowe/PA
Lin Jenkins

Saturday 2nd October 2016



A 39-year-old man has died after a coach carrying Glasgow Rangers football supporters crashed on the way to a Scottish Premiership match. Eighteen other people are recovering in hospital.

One fan was cut free from the wreckage and airlifted to hospital. Among those also taken to hospital were two women, one who injured her leg and another who sustained cuts to her head and ear.

The accident happened on Saturday lunchtime at a roundabout on the A76 near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire as the coach was taking the fans to Ibrox stadium for a home match against Partick Thistle. One passenger said the bus, which was carrying 36 passengers plus the driver, had swerved before toppling on to its side on a grass verge.



The fan who died was named by a family member as Ryan Baird, from Sanquhar. His cousin, Louise Evanne Baird, said he was “amazing” and would be “sadly missed”. His partner, Sarah Hughes, also paid tribute to him, saying he had loved the club.

According to reports on social media, the bus was carrying the Nith Valley Loyal Rangers supporters. The road was closed in both directions throughout the afternoon and emergency services remained at the scene as accident investigators began their inquiries.

Insp Darren Faulds of the road policing unit said: “Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the crash, and anyone with any information is asked to call road policing officers at Irvine police office on 101.”

A woman, who did not wish to be named, said her mother was a passenger on the bus and had to escape through the emergency window. “Thankfully she and her friends got out of the emergency window by kicking it in. They’re all currently at Crosshouse hospital being treated for their wounds,” she said.

Police Scotland said in a statement: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 39-year-old man has died following a serious coach crash on the A76 near Crosshouse roundabout. Eighteen people are receiving treatment in hospital, three of whom are in a serious condition. This includes seven men under 20 years of age, three men and three women aged between 30 and 59, and five men over 60. A report will be prepared for the procurator fiscal.”



The Rangers managing director, Stewart Robertson, said: “Everyone at the football club and every member of our Rangers family is thinking of all of those caught up in this terrible accident.

“Clearly this is a deeply distressing time and the board extend our deepest sympathies and concerns. While winning today’s match was of vital importance everything that happened on the pitch between 3pm and 5pm pales into insignificance in light of this awful news.”

In a club statement, Rangers said they were was “deeply saddened” by the crash, adding: “Our profound condolences go to the gentleman who has died and our thoughts are with his family.

“We are also thinking of those who have been injured and taken to hospital.”

The other side of the Old Firm released a statement passing on their condolences. Celtic said: “In relation to news of today’s accident involving Rangers supporters on their way to the match, everyone at Celtic sends our sincere condolences following the death of a supporter. We would like of course to also offer our best wishes to all those involved in this accident.

“We understand a significant number of people have been affected and our thoughts are very much with them at what will be a difficult time for all these supporters and their families.”

RIP Rangers fan

Much appreciated lads.

RIP Rangers Fan. Only 39 tragic.

RIP Fellow football fan

As an Irish man i'll always have a love for celtic and a hatred for rangers but how sad is this.

No one should leave their house in morning to go to a football match and not return that evening. So so sad.

RIP Ryan Baird and please god any of the injured fans are not in too serious a condition.

As an Irish man i'll always have a love for celtic and a hatred for rangers but how sad is this.

No one should leave their house in morning to go to a football match and not return that evening. So so sad.

RIP Ryan Baird and please god any of the injured fans are not in too serious a condition.

Why do you have a hatred for Rangers?

Much appreciated lads.

Very sad news rip Rangers fan

As an Irish man i'll always have a love for celtic and a hatred for rangers but how sad is this.

No one should leave their house in morning to go to a football match and not return that evening. So so sad.

RIP Ryan Baird and please god any of the injured fans are not in too serious a condition.

Why do you have a hatred for Rangers?

He's a brainwashed bigot that's why. Even on a thread paying respect to a a football fan who's tragically lost his life, on the way to a game, he has to mention hate.

RIP

RIP

Very sad news. RIP. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and also with the injured.

As an Irish man i'll always have a love for celtic and a hatred for rangers but how sad is this.

No one should leave their house in morning to go to a football match and not return that evening. So so sad.

RIP Ryan Baird and please god any of the injured fans are not in too serious a condition.

Why do you have a hatred for Rangers?

He's a brainwashed bigot that's why. Even on a thread paying respect to a a football fan who's tragically lost his life, on the way to a game, he has to mention hate.

I hate the football team the same way I hate the Swansea football team. I have no issue with the majority of fans in the same way I do have an issue with a minority of Celtic fans. Sport is about bringing people together. Yes we love the banter and abusing each other over results and history but it should never get personal. Unfortunately with this rivalry all too often it gets out of hand on both sides.

Unfortunately over the last week I have heard and read some Celtic fans gloat and sneer at the tragedy that happened rangers fans in the same way some a minortity of rangers fans would do it if it had been Celtic fans on that bus. Thankfully it is only a very small percentage but still there is no place for that in sport.

If you think I'm a bigot because I hate a certain football team by all means continue believing that. I can assure you growing up on the border in Ireland at the time I was growing up if I was a bigot I would of done a lot more than celebrate when rangers lose a football match.

As an Irish man i'll always have a love for celtic and a hatred for rangers but how sad is this.

No one should leave their house in morning to go to a football match and not return that evening. So so sad.

RIP Ryan Baird and please god any of the injured fans are not in too serious a condition.

Why do you have a hatred for Rangers?

He's a brainwashed bigot that's why. Even on a thread paying respect to a a football fan who's tragically lost his life, on the way to a game, he has to mention hate.

I hate the football team the same way I hate the Swansea football team. I have no issue with the majority of fans in the same way I do have an issue with a minority of Celtic fans. Sport is about bringing people together. Yes we love the banter and abusing each other over results and history but it should never get personal. Unfortunately with this rivalry all too often it gets out of hand on both sides.

Unfortunately over the last week I have heard and read some Celtic fans gloat and sneer at the tragedy that happened rangers fans in the same way some a minortity of rangers fans would do it if it had been Celtic fans on that bus. Thankfully it is only a very small percentage but still there is no place for that in sport.

If you think I'm a bigot because I hate a certain football team by all means continue believing that. I can assure you growing up on the border in Ireland at the time I was growing up if I was a bigot I would of done a lot more than celebrate when rangers lose a football match.

No problem but under the circumstances perhaps hate was the wrong word. As you say there are rockets on both sides who embarrass the clubs. I apologise for calling you a bigot.
Xx

As an Irish man i'll always have a love for celtic and a hatred for rangers but how sad is this.

No one should leave their house in morning to go to a football match and not return that evening. So so sad.

RIP Ryan Baird and please god any of the injured fans are not in too serious a condition.

Why do you have a hatred for Rangers?

He's a brainwashed bigot that's why. Even on a thread paying respect to a a football fan who's tragically lost his life, on the way to a game, he has to mention hate.

I hate the football team the same way I hate the Swansea football team. I have no issue with the majority of fans in the same way I do have an issue with a minority of Celtic fans. Sport is about bringing people together. Yes we love the banter and abusing each other over results and history but it should never get personal. Unfortunately with this rivalry all too often it gets out of hand on both sides.

Unfortunately over the last week I have heard and read some Celtic fans gloat and sneer at the tragedy that happened rangers fans in the same way some a minortity of rangers fans would do it if it had been Celtic fans on that bus. Thankfully it is only a very small percentage but still there is no place for that in sport.

If you think I'm a bigot because I hate a certain football team by all means continue believing that. I can assure you growing up on the border in Ireland at the time I was growing up if I was a bigot I would of done a lot more than celebrate when rangers lose a football match.

No problem but under the circumstances perhaps hate was the wrong word. As you say there are rockets on both sides who embarrass the clubs. I apologise for calling you a bigot.
Xx

100% agree hate was completely the wrong word in the circumstances and apology accepted