Tributes have been paid after a popular young Glasgow footballer tragically died.
Anton Houghton, 21, who played for Barrhead YFC 21s, passed away yesterday and devastated pals and relatives flocked to social media to pay their respects.
Leading the moving tributes, Barrhead YFC wrote on Facebook : “On behalf of everyone at barrhead under 21s and the barrhead youth family, we are devastated to be posting the passing of one of our young players Anton Houghton.
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“This is a sad time for family, friends and team mates. We would like to pass on our condolences to all who knew him. He was well loved by the team and will be sadly missed by all G.B.N.F”
The keen footballer previously played for Rossvale Juniors, who also paid tribute.
They said: "We have received some devastating news tonight about the sudden passing of former player Anton Houghton.”
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"A fantastic young lad who has been taken far to soon our immediate thoughts go out to his family ,friends & former team mates Rip Anton."
Anton's cousin Heather said: "Can't believe I won't see this wee face again, my wee baby cousin. Free from this horrible world. Love you always pal."
Alannah Macpherson said: “This is absolutely heart breaking, was such a lovely and funny person and I’m lucky to say I had the pleasure of working with him during his short spell at Clyde, another young life gone too early, R.I.P Anton”
Connor Stewart wrote: “RIP Anton, taken so young its such a shame. Thoughts are with the family at this time, rest easy big man.”
Elliot Mackenzie wrote: "My brother not by blood but by choice, not a day will go by where I won’t think of the things you did for me and the memories we shared, Rest easy Anton til we meet again."
Gary O'Connell wrote: "The last few weeks creating memories with you at our 21sts will be memories I cherish for life, rest easy Anton brother until we meet again."
