Tributes to Dundonald Bluebell 'legend' following death of vice-chairman

Dundonald Bluebell Football Club has been left saddened by the death of vice-chairman Wullie Webster.
Wullie Webster, Dundonald Bluebell vice-chairman, who passed away last Friday.Wullie Webster, Dundonald Bluebell vice-chairman, who passed away last Friday.
Wullie Webster, Dundonald Bluebell vice-chairman, who passed away last Friday.

The club announced the news last Friday on the eve of its first ever senior Scottish Cup tie against Auchinleck Talbot.

Players and supporters observed a minute's silence before the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

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A local Dundonald man, Wullie, who was 61 and worked as an electrical engineer at Mossmorran, had been fighting illness for the past 18 months.

Dundonald general manager Allan Halliday said: "It is with extreme sadness and a collective broken heart that the club announce the passing of our vice-chairman Wullie Webster.

"The primary thoughts of everyone at the club are with the Webster family at this time.

"In Webby the world has lost a great man. A man of kindness, of generosity and a man who we were lucky to meet and call a friend.

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"A Bluebell man who was known in football circles far and wide.

"The club has lost a legend but more importantly the world has lost a gentleman."

Also paying tribute was Dunfermline Athletic coach and former Dundonald manager Jason Dair, who posted: "Very sad news.

"Absolute legend and the wee man will be sorely missed and thoughts are with his family and all at the club."

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Former Raith, Dunfermline and Aberdeen player, Scott Thomson, also offered his condolences, posting: "Devastated to hear this news.

"Proper football man and an absolute gem of a guy. Will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him."

Local neighbours Kelty Hearts also tweeted: "Condolences to Wullie’s family, friends and everyone at Dundonald Bluebell.

"A real character who was always on form in and around Moorside Park."

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