After the passing of his son, a Hoops fan, Celtic father “struggles to go to matches.”
Since his son passed away at the age of 24, the grieving Celtic supporter remarked that supporting his side “is not the same anymore for me.”
A father who sadly lost his football-loving son at the age of 24 in a terrible vehicle accident has spoken of his difficulties in going to Celtic Park ever since the tragedy.
In 2010, Gerard McQinlay took part in the crash. He was not killed in the collision itself, but passed away in October 2015 from cardiomyopathy, a disorder in which the heart’s walls become stretched, stiffened, or rigid.
According to Glasgow Live, his father, Gerry, stated that physicians thought Gerard’s condition was brought on by the shock and trauma of the incident, which occurred five years before his passing.
Since he was a little child, Gerard has supported the Glasgow Giants, and he frequently visits Celtic Park with his father. Gerard, a joiner, also enjoyed cars in addition to his love of the Hoops.
He was a big gentleman and liked the Celtic games, according to Priesthill resident Gerry, 59. Since he was a young lad, I have accompanied him to every game. Like me, he had a Celtic tattoo on his leg.
“We are still in shock; you never forget and carry memories with you every day. The times I spent with him watching football and taking vacations in Florida and other locations are some of my favourite ones.
“I saw him develop from a young boy into a handsome young man. He loved playing football, and
His life revolved around vehicles. Because it was something Gerard and I did together, I used to be a huge fan, but I’m not as into it now. We were spending time together.
“Since Dad died, I haven’t gone very often, but I still have my season tickets. Since I no longer have my right hand man by my side, things aren’t the same for me anymore.Gerry contacted South Side painter Jodie Anderson to have a portrait of his son’s devotion to Celtic FC produced.He provided the Nitshill artist a concept, which she realised in 30 hours, spread over a few months.
It was fantastic, he continued. People started crying when I played the video for everyone.
The 28-year-old Jodie claims it was her most “emotional” project to date. On TikTok, she documented the creation process.
“Once I did the reveal, it was quite emotional,” she continued. He was ecstatic and loved it. Giving it to him was nice since he may now keep it and it will serve as a reminder of his past.
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