Rangers fan Christopher Potter takes final journey along Duke Street

Yahoo

29-03-2025

HUNDREDS of people gathered in Dennistoun today to pay tribute to Rangers fan Christopher Potter ahead of his funeral.
Christopher, 40, had travelled to Turkey earlier this month to watch the Light Blues take on Fenerbahce in the Europa League on March 6.
However, the dad-of-three was tragically killed in a road traffic incident in Istanbul.
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Christopher Potter (Image: Taken from Christopher's Facebook)
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
Christopher, who was also known as Mr Duke Street, took his final journey along the Dennistoun street at around 10am today (March 29) ahead of his funeral at Daldowie Crematorium.
Hundreds of people lined Duke Street to pay their respects to the popular local as the cortège travelled through the area.
He was accompanied by the Dennistoun Rangers Flute Band while flags hung outside The Bristol Bar stated "Chris Potter, Rangers Royalty" and "Simply the best, Potter forever".
Pictures taken today show people lined up along the pavements with many holding blue and white balloons while Rangers flags, Unions flags and Saltires hung from lampposts.
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(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
Following his tragic death, Christopher's wife Holly shared a statement about the "devoted family man" who loved karaoke and was "the life and soul of every party".
She said: "We are all absolutely devastated by the news about Christopher. He was a hard-working, devoted family man who always had time for those close to him.
'Never short of a smart or funny remark, he will be missed by everyone who knew him and will forever be in our hearts.
'He touched the lives of everyone he met, lived his life to the fullest, and was the life and soul of every party.
'He loved singing on the karaoke, and it was impossible to get the mic off him. He also loved his food and was well-known for sharing pics of his dinner amongst family and friends.
'As well as his family and friends, the other love of Christopher's life was his football team, Glasgow Rangers.
'The only comfort we have at the moment is that he was following the team he loved when he passed away.
'Christopher grew up in Dennistoun in the East End and was known as Mr Duke Street. I always used to joke about how annoying it was walking along Duke Street with him because he stopped to talk to so many people – he was so well-known and loved.
'I have been totally overwhelmed by the support I have received from everyone. The GoFundMe page that has been set up has raised an incredible amount.
'Of course, no amount of money will bring Christopher back, but it will be shared among his children.
'We would ask for time and privacy as a family as we try to cope with this unbearable news.
"Fly high Christopher, we loved you so much.'
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
The Glasgow Times previously reported that a GoFundMe was set up following Christopher's death in a bid to raise money to support his family.
Within one day, the amount raised surpassed £100,000.
It was also reported that in the 40th minute of Rangers' match against Fenerbahce at Ibrox on March 13, Rangers supporters held a minute's applause.
Several banners were draped in the Copland Stand during the match. One banner read: "Rest Easy Christopher Potter" while another read: "With the angels you'll be singing, our very special friend."
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)
(Image: Robert Perry)