GORDON LENNON
June 8, 2009
THE Sons Supporters Trust offer condolences to the family of Gordon Lennon who died as a result of a car accident yesterday.
Gordon, 26, was a popular Dumbarton FC captain and the news of his untimely passing casts a long shadow.
May he rest in peace.
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Sons Supporters Trust 
It really is sad to hear about Gordon. He was not only a fantastic footballer but also a tremendous ambassdador for Dumbarton Football Club. He set a great example to his fellow players and will be sadly missed by all associated with the club.
My thoughts and prayers are with his partner and 5 month old daughter.
Thanks for the memories. We will miss you Gordon both on and off the field. May you Rest in Peace.
Gordon will be sadly missed at SHS. What a great man and as a captain he will go down as a legend. All my thoughts are with Gordons family and friends. The club WILL be there for those around him. Not only an Amazing footballer but amazing man aswell. RIP Gordon
What a SAD, SAD day for Dumbarton Football Club and all its Supporters, Gordon’s smile said it all, he Loved his Football and His Family, who can forget the picture of the Proud Dad holding his Daughter, after the last Home game against Elgin. All our Thoughts are with his Family at this time, A Great Captain On and Off the pitch. Rest in Peace.
I saw him lift the only trophy the sons have won in my lifetime, sad, sad day for football.
My thoughts are with his family.
RIP
Tragic, it really is. Great guy on and off the pitch. Will be missed also on and off the pitch. Sad day for everyone at SHS. I am personally honoured ever to have spoke to him. All my thoughts are with his family.
May Gordon Rest In Peace.
i spent the whole day in a daze i just couldn’t believe that a great man one of the most friendlyest man you could met had passed away when ever you saw him he’d stop and speak to you no matter who your where he was one of my favirte players and i now hes in heaven watching over all us sons rest in peace gordon you will live in our hearts always
Is this not the time when the members of the sons get to show there worth. we can never replace Gordon but
maybe we can set up a trust for his family .
GORDON GAVE HIS ALL FOR US ,SO LETS GIVE A LITTLE BACK .
As Partick Thistle fans, we wish to send heartfelt condolences to Gordon Lennon’s family and to all at Daumbarton FC. This is indeed very sad news. We will remember him as a great professional and a thoroughly nice man, RIP
Pauline, Gerry & Kevin Brown
sorry to hear about gordon lennon, my sympathy to his family, from bilston town fc supporter.
To Gordon Lennon’s family, friends, team mates and staff at Dumbarton F.C.
I’ve just heard the tragic news concerning your Captain a few minutes ago, and would like to send my deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time.
May he rest in Peace…
Steven
Aberdeen F.C. & Scotland supporter…
From the the Sofia Echo and a Liverpool supporter,
my deepest condolences.
YNWA Lennon
rest in peace
I just want to offer my sincere condolences to Gordon’s wife, family and loved ones and of course everyone connected with Dumbarton Football Club.
Your loss is greatly felt.
Regards,
Dougie Loudon.
Motherwell Supporter
To whom it may concern,
On behalf of everyone at Hartlepool United Football Club I would like to express our deepest sympathies at the death of your Captain Gordon Lennon.
Here at Hartlepool we went through a similar tragedy in 2007 when we lost our young player Michael Maidens so we know what a difficult time this is for all connected with the Club.
Please pass on our sincerest condolences to Gordon’s family and friends at this sad time.
Best Regards,
Mark Simpson
Hartlepool United Football Club
Geedo was the brother of one of the kids who played in a team I used to run. Starting as a 17 year old he spent hours over months and years helping me out coaching the kids. He taught them to play fair, to play with skill and flair, and to keep the ball on the deck. always had a smile, always laughed with the kids. He was a role model even as a teenager to these 10 and 12 year old boys. God bless him!
Gordon Lennon was a great role model for young footballers, his attitude to life and football were spot on and decency ran through his blood. If I had a son I would be proud if he grew up to be like Gordon.
The family and friends of Gordon have suffered a devastating loss and my thoughts and prayers go to them in the hope that they get some comfort from teh esteem with which we all held Gordon.
Gordon , God Bless and R.I.P.
Gordon, you may only have been at the club for just over a year now, but the impact you have made will be long lasting.
I have never seen someone smile as much as you, on and off the park, and it was great to share a few words with you during the on-field celebrations down in Annan.
You gave everything for the club, and we thank you for it.
Rest In Peace, Gordon Lennon, 15/02/1983 – 7/06/2009!
I am totally stunned in hearing this sad news. I managed Gordon over a number of years during his time playing with Maryhill BC and Harmony Row U21. He was an absolute delight to work with, always smiling and game for a laugh with his team mates.
Gordon was not only one of my best players but he was a close friend too. In fact we both used to get slagged at Harmony Row because we also spent alot of time together outwith football, therefore everyone used to say he was “ma boy!”. I cannot put into words how proud I was of Gordon and all that he had achieved in his career.
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Gordon’s family but especially with Kelly and his son Kai.
Rest in Peace Guido x
How absolutely awful… A terrible shock. My thoughts with Gordon’s family, all who love him, and everyone associated with the club.
It is wonderful to see the all the supportive and thoughtful messages from supporters of other teams.
Football can be daft as a brush sometimes, but it is gratifying to know that moments like this (shocking, tragic and heartbreaking as they are) can bring us together.
As an Airdrie fan, our teams weren’t in the same division in recent times, so I never saw Gordon Lennon play. However, I would like to send my condolences to his family, friends and all associated with Dumbarton FC on his untimely loss, made sadder by the fact he had such a young baby.
Gordon will be such a great loss to Dumbarton, one in a million.
My thoughts are with you all.
Forever a Son of the Rock.
Still numb with shock.
A gentleman on and off the park, all round a helluva nice guy. Always smiling and an inspiration to everyone, young and old. Will be sadly missed by all the fans, staff and players at DFC.
My thoughts and prayers are with Kelly, Kai and his family. RIP Gordon
My deepest condolences go to Gordon’s family. My lasting memory will be of a player who always played the game with a smile. He always had time for the fans and, indeed, during a break in play at one of our final home games of the season, he took time to speak to the disabled supporters at the front of the stand and asked them if they were enjoying th game.
A sad, sad loss to the club
I am so saddened by Gordon’s sudden passing at such a tragically young age.
If ever there was an example or role model for how a football club captain should conduct himself then Gordon was that man.
My deepest and most sincere condolences go to Gordon’s partner Kelly and their wee baby. Also to his extended family and friends.
Robert Ryan
Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Lennon Family and friends.
R.I.P Gordon Lennon , a true ambassador for the game , The Sons couldn’t have done it without you.
Davie (Gers Fan , Dumbarton)
Thankyou Gordon for making last season so special
you will be forever in my prayers
R.I.P. Gordon a true gentleman
Gordon Lennon was a true Legend to the club. He will be sadly Missed by all. But I knw he will be looking down on his sons all the time
Rest in Peace
My heart goes out to all those who mourn the loss of such a talented person. May they find peace in the love and compassion of all their friends and acquaintances. May the peace of God touch us all.
A football fan
From a Celtic, fan, deepest sympathies to all concerned in what was a terrible tragedy.
They never die who live in the hearts of those they leave behind
R.I.P.
Gordon Lennon was one of the nicest people I have met .He was also a great leader on the park . He will be missed by anyone lucky enough to have spent any time with him .
He was the heart of our team and it feels like it has been ripped out .
Gordon was such a positive person ,he would want his team to keep going and give 100% , just as he did every time he stepped on to the park . Captains will come and go but Gordon will always be OUR Captain .
Gordon ,it only feels like yesterday when I stood beside you on the pitch at Annan after you were presented with the 3rd Division Championship Trophy , you were so proud that afternoon and I was so proud of youfor your achievement , you will be sorely missed but in my heart you will always be my team captain , I know you will be looking down on us all and you will always be in my thoughts as well as Kelly and Kai.
The Rangers Supporters Club – Johannesburg members, would like to offer our condolences to Gordon’ s family and friends and to Dumbarton Football Club and the supporters on this tragic loss.
It’s always sad when someone leaves the ‘field of play’ especially when being so young and having made a real achievement in helping ‘ The Sons’ to promotion.
Gordon was a great captain, his leadership, belief and enthusiasm played a massive part in our title win.
Gordon had a great, happy and friendly attitude and was a great role model to both player and supporters.
Football however does not matter at a time like this.
Gordon will be much missed and I want to pass my sincere condolences to Gordons family and freinds.
I have known Gordon since he was at primary school, then on to Harmony Row Boys Football Club, It was a pleasure knowing and working with Gordon at football. We became great friend with him and his family, I am going to greatly miss his banter and that great smile. My condolances go to Kelly, baby Kai and the Lennon family.
So sorry to hear this tragic news.
With condolences to Gordon’s family & friends and all Sons supporters from a lifelong Crewe Alexandra supporter
our thoughts and prayers are with your family gordon at this very sad time.to loss a son is very hard.from a family who knows only to well.rest in peace gordon.the sweeney family.
I am a Rangers supporter but I have went to see Dumbarton a few times with Graham Welsh who is a Sons of the Rock fanatic.
I had the great pleasure of going to the Dumbarton v Elgin game towards the end of last season. One of the players who caught my eye was Gordon Lennon who I thought was a good attacking full back. The other thing I shall remember was when he was with his girfriend and baby son. It really was a lovely scene and my heart goes out to them. God bless you Gordon
You gave joy to so many and will be missed by more people than you know, thoughts are with your family and friends who I hope will remember the joy you brought to them
Gordon Lennon was one of the best captains Dumbarton ever had ! He helped them through thick and thin, he will be sadly missed and remembered forever! Especially by his trademark smile !
Love Holly and Laura xxx
guido it was a pleasure playing with u and knowin u u were a gd i just cant get ma head round it god bless mate R.I.P
I only got to know Gordon recently when he joined our company but in those few short months he made such an impact on us that we’ll never forget him. He had such a zest for life and was always smiling. His attitude and personality were infectious and one look at that big smile had us all smiling with him, he lit up the room wherever he went. It was an honour and a pleasure to know Gordon – he was one of a kind and will never be forgotten.
My heartfelt sympathies go to Gordon’s family but hope that the happy memories of the wonderful man that he was will bring you all comfort in time.
Lynnette x
Gordon is a true sons legend and will never be forgotten by all Dumbarton fans who had the privilege of seeing him play. As a captain he guided the Sons to Championship glory which will be remembered by many, as the highlight of their Dumbarton supporting days.
I feel honoured to have seen Gordon play in Sons colours in the last year and a half and what a fine player he was. He was an inspirational captain and will be sorely missed.
One can only imagine what his family are going through and I give them my deepest condolences for their loss.
May he rest in peace.
OOR CAPTAIN
The lord has taken our captain away
At Dumbarton F C it’s a very sad day
He’s gone to play football in the sky
We’ll all miss him, especially Kelly and Kia
Down at the Rock, it’s a very sad place
We’re all going to miss his cheeky face
This season we won the third division title
His tackles and leadership, they were so vital
He came from Thistle to play for the Sons
You soon became the fans number one
You were brave, skilful and courageous
Off the park, you smile was contagious
At the end of the season we all had a blast
We thought the good times, they would last
You were our leader, so brave and so strong
How we will miss you now that you’re gone
You were a friend, a pal, a really good man
A hero, to my son Adam, your number one fan
Now rest in peace our Captain Guido
You will always be the Sons fans superhero
Gordon, I knew him as a player and a friend
As SONS LEGEND to the very end
You’ll be sorely missed on a match day
I wish the Lord had let you stay
Guido you’ll always be in our prayers
To me, you were my favourite player
But alas we have got to move on
One more time lads sing the song
GUIDO, GUIDO, GUIDO
GORDON LENNON – A GENT, A PAL, A SONS LEGEND RIP 1983 -2009
By Kevin Murney 08/06/2009
I first got to speak to Gordon at the awards evening. What a friendly chap he was. He was a great personality and was so enthuslastic about the game. If only all footballers we so approachable and friendly towards there fans. My thoughts are with his family at such a difficult time. May Gordon Rest In Peace.
It was a pleasure to play alongside u and a bigger pleasure to know you! Rest in peace Guido!!
Rest in peace Gordon. x
gordon was a neighbour of mines , until he grew up and moved away, he went to my youth club as a young boy and was always smiling even then, his family are a lovely family and they must de devestated as i was when i heard what had happened, my youngest son his 26 and they all used to play together when they were kids. he will be sorely missed but just remember that smile and you will smile also.my thoughts are sent to kelly and kai, his mum and dad, scott, heather and buchan.
Never was there a more freindly, genuine nice person than Guido. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and our loss is heavens gain and rest assured he’ll be walking around with wonderful big smile watching us all.
RIP Gordon.
as former sons fans we offer our sympathy to gordons family friends and team mates all true footb all fans are thinking of you.newcastle and celtic fans. youll never walk alone
been watching again the celebrations at annan and seeing how happy gordon was that day its sad to think he is no longer with us.
lets dedicate the 09-10 season in his memory and let his inspiration push us forward to greater things. god bless gordon his family and friends