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ITV News
a day ago
- Health
- ITV News
Football community pays tribute to 20-year-old player from Lochmaben who died after battling cancer
The footballing community have paid tribute to a 20-year-old footballer from Dumfries and Galloway who has died after a battle with cancer. Charlie Watson, from Lochmaben, was diagnosed with stage four skin cancer in 2023 but continued to play the sport he loved while undergoing chemotherapy. He played for Queen of the South and Dalbeattie Star before signing for Threave Rovers in 2024. They have described Charlie as an "absolute warrior" who was a "true inspiration." The West of Scotland league side said: "Charlie was more than just a player. He was an absolute warrior, a pillar of our club, and a true inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him. "His strength, determination, and heart both on and off the pitch defined him, and his loss leaves a void that words cannot fill. "We will ensure his legacy lives on, honouring his memory in every way we can. "The entire club is devastated by this loss, but Charlie's spirit will forever remain a part of us." Charlie and his family have fundraised almost £70,000 to fund research into a cure for nodular malignant melanoma since his diagnosis. Posted on the Facebook Charlie Boys' Cancer Fundraiser, his mum said: "We are beyond proud of the journey our Charlie boy has fought… We are devastated and absolutely heartbroken, we can't even believe we are writing this, however our beautiful Charlie passed away at home this morning. "He never understood the impact he had on so many people all over the world… You may not not be here now but you will always be with us."
Scotsman
a day ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Tributes paid to 20 y/o Scottish footballer who died after playing on through cancer fight
'He embodied everything it means to wear our badge with pride' Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Queen of the South and Threave Rovers have paid tribute to 20-year-old Charlie Watson, who has died after playing on through his skin cancer fight. Watson was diagnosed with stage four skin cancer while still playing with Queens and continued to play after joining Rovers last summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The West of Scotland League club said in a statement on their X account: 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our midfielder, Charlie Watson, after his courageous battle with cancer. Threave Rovers' Charlie Watson on the ball during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup second round match against Stranraer at Meadow Park on October 25, 2024. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) | SNS Group 'Charlie was more than just a player. He was an absolute warrior, a pillar of our club, and a true inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His strength, determination, and heart both on and off the pitch defined him, his loss leaves a void that words cannot fill. 'Charlie's impact on the club is immeasurable. From his Scottish Cup goal against Vale of Leithen to his extraordinary performance against Stranraer on a famous night that will forever live in our memories, he embodied everything it means to wear our badge with pride.' The Castle Douglas club continued: 'Even after his playing days ended, his absence was deeply felt as he continued to be a source of friendship, leadership, and unwavering support. Our hearts go out to his family – Amanda, Richard, and his girlfriend Kathryn – who, like Charlie, are an integral part of our club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We will ensure his legacy lives on, honouring his memory in every way we can. The entire club is devastated by this loss, but Charlie's spirit will forever remain a part of us.' Watson joined Queens in 2021 and was awarded the reserve coaches' player of the year award in 2024. Charlie Watson played on for over a year after a skin cancer diagnosis. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) | SNS Group A statement from the William Hill League 1 club read: 'However, in the background he had also been diagnosed with stage four skin cancer late in 2023, something most people were completely unaware of for a long time as he chose to bear it bravely and quietly. 'Remarkably, despite regular chemotherapy, he continued his football career and joined Threave Rovers in a permanent move in the summer of 2024. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'He was a regular for Threave for most of last season despite the worsening of his illness, which was by then public and featured heavily in the build-up to Threave's televised Scottish Cup tie with Stranraer in October. 'Typically of the way Charlie fought his illness, he was combative that night, seeing a red card late in the game. 'As he fought the cancer he and his family, together with his team and most of the local football community also campaigned for more care to be taken with unusual moles and blemishes. His campaign raised vital funds for melanoma research. 'Charlie had many friends amongst the players and staff at Queen of the South still, as he did of course at Threave Rovers, Dalbeattie Star and every other club he previously played with. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our thoughts are with all of them but most especially with Charlie's mum, Amanda, and the rest of his family.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlie Watson dies aged 19 as Queen of the South lead tributes to 'truly remarkable' former youth star
Former Queen of the South youth player Charlie Watson has sadly lost his battle with cancer. The 19-year-old, who most recently played with Threave Rovers, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year after discovering a mole following a holiday with pals to Magaluf. Advertisement However, Watson and his family received the devastating news that the cancer had spread to his hip and spine, with doctors giving him only weeks to live. READ MORE: Emirhan Demircan 'rejects' Ranger transfer offer as Bayern Munich starlet links up with pricey Celtic flop instead READ MORE: Jens Berthel Askou named Motherwell manager as ex Copenhagen No. 2 wins battle for Fir Park job Charlie vowed to win his battle with the deadly illness, and was being helped to stick to strict diet by a nutritionist, with donations and support flooding in from family, friends and well wishers. However, Queens confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Charlie had passed away. Advertisement It read: "Everyone at Queen of the South is devastated to learn of the passing of former youth player Charlie Watson. "Charlie was not only a fantastic footballer but, more importantly, a truly remarkable person. He was hard-working, talented, and well-liked by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Threave players and management show their support for Charlie Watson after winning promotion -Credit:Galloway News "He fought bravely until the very end and inspired those around him with his courage and determination. "Through the creation of the Charlie Boys' Cancer Fundraiser, he also helped others by raising vital funds for melanoma research, development, and awareness. "Our thoughts are with Charlie's loved ones at this sad time." Advertisement Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Charlie Watson: Threave Rovers footballer who played on with cancer dies
A footballer from southern Scotland who played on with stage four cancer has died at the age of Watson, from Lochmaben, continued playing for Castle Douglas side Threave Rovers despite his skin cancer diagnosis.A campaign in his name has raised tens of thousands of pounds for a post on their fundraising page, his mother Amanda said: "We are beyond proud of the journey our Charlie boy has fought." She said the family was "devastated and absolutely heartbroken"."He never understood the impact he had on so many people all over the world," she added."You may not not be here now but you will always be with us."Charlie made headlines last year when playing in his club's Scottish Cup clash with Stranraer despite his of thousands of pounds have been raised in his name towards cancer research. His club, Threave Rovers, confirmed his death with "profound sadness"."Charlie was more than just a player," it said in a statement."He was an absolute warrior, a pillar of our club, and a true inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him."His strength, determination, and heart both on and off the pitch defined him, and his loss leaves a void that words cannot fill."It said his impact at the club had been "immeasurable"."Even after his playing days ended, his absence was deeply felt, as he continued to be a source of friendship, leadership, and unwavering support," it added. Queen of the South 'devastated' The club pledged to ensure his legacy lived on."The entire club is devastated by this loss, but Charlie's spirit will forever remain a part of us," it team Queen of the South said everyone at the club was "devastated" by the news."Charlie was not only a fantastic footballer but, more importantly, a truly remarkable person," it said in a statement."He was hard-working, talented, and well-liked by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him."He fought bravely until the very end and inspired those around him with his courage and determination."If you are affected by any of the issues in this article, visit BBC Action Line.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Tributes as 'absolute warrior' Scots footballer dies following skin cancer battle
Charlie Watson, who had been fighting nodular malignant melanoma, has passed away at the age of 20. Tributes have been paid to an 'absolute warrior' Scots footballer who has died following a battle with skin cancer. Charlie Watson, who had been fighting nodular malignant melanoma for two years, has passed away at the age of 20. A fundraising campaign was launched last year to help the Threave Rovers midfielder, with more than £60,000 raised towards the cost of clinical trials and to fund research into a cure. Posting on the Charlie Boys' Cancer Fundraiser page on Thursday night, mum Amanda said: 'We are beyond proud of the journey our Charlie boy has fought. 'We are devastated and absolutely heartbroken, we can't even believe we are writing this, however our beautiful Charlie passed away at home this morning. 'He never understood the impact he had on so many people all over the world. 'You may not be here now but you will always be with us.' Despite his diagnosis, Charlie – from Lochmaben in Dumfries and Galloway - had continued to play for Threave, helping them win promotion in the West of Scotland League. When Threave were drawn to play Stranraer in the Scottish Cup last season, his story was featured by BBC Scotland ahead of the match being shown live on TV. He also won the manager's player of the year award and had recently signed a contract extension. The club said: 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our midfielder, Charlie Watson, after his courageous battle with cancer. 'Charlie was more than just a player. He was an absolute warrior, a pillar of our club, and a true inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His strength, determination, and heart both on and off the pitch defined him, and his loss leaves a void that words cannot fill. 'Charlie's impact on the club is immeasurable. From his Scottish Cup goal against Vale of Leithen to his extraordinary performance against Stranraer on a famous night that will forever live in our memories, he embodied everything it means to wear our badge with pride. 'Even after his playing days ended, his absence was deeply felt, as he continued to be a source of friendship, leadership, and unwavering support. 'Our hearts go out to his family – Amanda, Richard, his girlfriend Kathryn and the rest of his immediate family – who, like Charlie, are an integral part of our club. We will ensure his legacy lives on, honouring his memory in every way we can. The entire club is devastated by this loss, but Charlie's spirit will forever remain a part of us. Rest in peace.' Charlie, who played for Queen of the South as a youth and won the South of Scotland League while on loan with Dalbeattie Star, noticed a mole had started to change following a summer holiday in 2023. He had it removed, but he was then told he had nodular malignant melanoma – and by the start of 2024 it had spread to lymph nodes under his armpits and he was stage 3C. There is no known cure for the disease and last summer he was told it had spread to his liver and lungs and had reached stage four. A huge fundraising effort was launched, attracting support across Dumfries and Galloway and beyond, with Queen of the South fans raising more than £2,000 with a race night. Kilsyth Athletic donated the proceeds of their game against Threave in February to the cause. A Queen of the South statement read: 'Everyone at Queen of the South is devastated to learn of the passing of former youth player Charlie Watson. 'Charlie was not only a fantastic footballer but, more importantly, a truly remarkable person. He was hard-working, talented, and well-liked by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. 'He fought bravely until the very end and inspired those around him with his courage and determination. Through the creation of the Charlie Boys' Cancer Fundraiser, he also helped others by raising vital funds for melanoma research, development, and awareness. 'Our thoughts are with Charlie's loved ones at this sad time.' A Dalbeattie Star statement added: 'The club is deeply saddened to learn of the heartbreaking passing of young Charlie Watson. 'Charlie's courage and determination throughout his battle were nothing short of inspirational to all. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. A good man and a talented footballer taken far too soon. 'Rest in peace, Charlie.' • Charlie Boy's Cancer Fundraiser is available at GoFundMe.
