Call for Celtic fans to applaud for beloved grandad after tragic death
A family has called for Celtic fans to applaud for their beloved grandad.
Grandson Dylan Palmer is hoping fans will join the family in celebrating Jimmy by clapping on the 77th-minute.
Jimmy passed away last month from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The 77-year-old, from Broomhouse in Edinburgh, spent the later years of his life unable to attend games due to his health troubles.
However, as reported by Glasgow Live, he always looked forward to watching his team on TV.
Dylan told our sister title: "He was a massive Celtic fan. He was stuck inside the house for his last five years because he wasn't mobile.
"He never wanted to give up going to games. But even if he was on his mobility scooter he would fall over. He ended up spending most of his time in the house.
"But he always looked forward to watching games on TV. He loved it.
"I'm a Rangers fan, but he always tried to convince me to support them. It would mean a lot to me and the family to have him celebrated on Sunday."
Dylan hopes that fans will join in the 77th-minute applause for Jimmy during Celtic's league opening game against St Mirren on Sunday, August 3.
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