Dozens of tributes have been paid to James McCourt following his tragic death earlier this month. The popular amatuer footballer has been remembered as an 'outstanding man'.
James 'Coogie' McCourt tragically died last weekend leaving friends and family devastated. He played for Glasgow-based amateur side Unity FC which promotes recovery from alcohol and drug issues and challenging stigma.
Read more: Glasgow holidaymaker in Spanish 'intensive care' unit after hitting head in horror hotel fall"Unity is not just a team, about one game or even a season. Unity is forever. If you wear that shirt or even are part of the group you know what it means. It means a common ground, a belonging, being part of something shared. It means standing shoulder to shoulder with people who have walked in your shoes.
"League Committee and members pass on our thoughts and condolences to James' family and teammates at this difficult timeFriends and loved ones have paid tribute to James, describing him as an "all round genuine guy." Another added: "James "Coogie" McCourt was a massive part of and had a big influence in loads of people's lives. Our team mate and captain, our friend, our brother and an all round genuine good guy"His untimely passing has left an empty space in a lot of lives, none more so than his family. I can't begin to imagine the impact this has had on them
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