Heartbroken Morton boss Dougie Imrie reveals tragic news that baby daughter has passed away
Morton boss Dougie Imrie has revealed the tragic news the his baby daughter has passed away.
The heartbroken manager has confirmed that little Remi died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Last month, the 42-year-old missed Morton's first match of the Championship campaign against Dunfermline after his daughter arrived 14 weeks premature and weighing only 1lb and 4 ounces.
Fans of the Greenock club later unfurled a banner reading: "Keep fighting Remi." The tragic youngster was in a neonatal intensive care unit at Wishaw Hospital fighting for her life, with Imrie and partner Lauren by her side.
He posted on X/Twitter: "30.07.25-19.08.25
"Our girl got tired in the early hours of Tuesday morning & decided it was time to rest. 'If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever'.
"20 days of loving you Remi, I hope you know how much you were loved and we will cherish the short time we got to spend with you, a true wee fighter from the minute you were born. We love you baby girl."
Imrie was commuting from Greenock to the North Lanarkshire town every day to be by Remi's side. He had returned to work after missing the opening game of the league season and last week had described how "life at the minute is hour by hour, day by day."
The former Hamilton and St Mirren player previously praised the "fantastic people" who were caring for Remi.
Imrie said: 'They have been incredible and not only for Remi. I'm in that unit day in and day out and they are so good at their work with all the babies.
Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.
You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.
No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.
All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!
If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.
To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
'I'll never be able to thank or repay these people enough for what they're doing. The attention to detail they put in on a daily basis is nothing less than remarkable.'
In a statement posted on social media, the club said: "The Greenock Morton Football Club family are devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Remi Imrie.
"The heartfelt condolences of all associated with the club go to Dougie Imrie, his partner Lauren and the full family at this extremely sad time.
"Greenock Morton at this time requests the privacy of the family as they try to come to terms with this profound loss, and we will continue to provide our full support."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
25 minutes ago
- The Independent
Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham's ‘statement of intent' with Callum Doyle signing
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes the eye-catching acquisition of Manchester City defender Callum Doyle is a 'statement of intent' from the ambitious Sky Bet Championship new boys. The Red Dragons have been busy this summer as Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's men rebuild for their first season back in English football's second tier since the 1981-82 campaign. Doyle, who joins for a fee the PA news agency understands to be £7.5million, is Wrexham's 10th permanent signing since promotion and follows last week's club-record £10m purchase of Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich. The 21-year-old has signed a contract until 2029, with City holding a buy-back option and inserting a 25 per cent sell-on clause into the deal. 'Callum's a player we've obviously been looking at over the summer,' Wrexham boss Parkinson said. 'Always difficult deals to get because there's a player in demand. We've had to compete with some really good clubs to bring him here. 'He's only 21, he's got a lot of Championship experience, an England Under-21 international. I think he's a player of huge potential. 'This hasn't broken the transfer record. It's in line with other transfers we've made already this summer. 'But I think it is a statement of intent that we've won the signature over some established Championship clubs, who've been in the division and Premiership before recently, and obviously clubs in other European leagues.' Doyle came through the youth system at City, who have farmed the defender out on loans to Sunderland, Coventry, Leicester and most recently Norwich. The England Under-21 international already widespread Championship experience is in contention for Saturday's clash with Sheffield Wednesday. 'Obviously it's difficult to break through into Man City's team,' Parkinson said. 'I think Callum was at the stage in his career where he's ready to find a home, he'd had a lot of loan moves, and be part of something. 'I've had a good chat with him over the last few days, and we were looking forward to getting him in with the boys. 'He's trained this morning with us and have another session and assess where he is fitness-wise because obviously he hasn't had loads of minutes, but he's here for the long term.' Wrexham may not stop there, though, and Parkinson says they are 'going to take stock' over a weekend they hope can mark the end their 43-year wait to win a match in the second tier. The Welsh side host the embattled Owls on Saturday afternoon having suffered a late 2-1 defeat in their opener at Southampton before falling to a 3-2 home loss to West Brom. Wednesday are having to balance off-field issues and Parkinson, who was manager of Bolton during some dark times, hopes they soon return to a sounder footing. 'You feel for the supporters of any club because football clubs are such a part of the community,' the Wrexham boss said. 'We know Sheffield (Wednesday), what pride they've got in that city, and the competition they have with United, et cetera. 'Everybody in football, we're all football people, understands that along the way that there are going to be clubs nearly every year who are in difficult situations, and it's important for the football community and world to support those clubs.'
BBC News
26 minutes ago
- BBC News
Heckingbottom says Iversen is 'best free transfer'
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom has hailed goalkeeper Daniel Iversen as the Championship's "best free transfer".North End re-signed Iversen, 28, on a free from Leicester City this Dane made 71 Preston appearances during two loan spells between January 2021 and May 2022."Most people here knew what to expect, but it was new for Dan working with me and for me working with Dan," Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire."He's really comfortable here, he knows the place, he knows the people. He was really excited to come back and he was chomping at the bit from day one."I like to think we got the best free transfer out there. He gives off that aura and hopefully it brings the best out of him."
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Key Arsenal defender sidelined for several weeks
England captain Leah Williamson will miss the start of the new Women's Super League season due to a knee injury. The Arsenal defender sustained the problem during England's European Championship final triumph over Spain last month. She underwent a successful procedure last week to clean up swelling in her right knee and has begun rehabilitation. Williamson is expected to be out for several weeks, impacting Arsenal's opening WSL match on 6 September. This latest injury is not believed to be directly linked to a previous anterior cruciate ligament rupture in the same knee.
