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Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former footballer dead aged 50 after passing away on an oil rig as wife pays heartbreaking tribute to 'real family man'
The wife of a deceased Scottish footballer has paid touching tribute to her partner after his death on an oil rig aged 50. Scott Kemlo passed away from a heart attack during a three-week stint in the North Sea working for oil company Valaris as a mechanical engineer, according to Scottish outlet The Courier. Kemlo had stints at Scottish sides Brechin City and Dundee North End during his career, before it was sadly curtailed in 1998 following an injury, with his leg amputated below the knee as a result. The former footballer passed away in April 18, with his old side Dundee North End holding a minute's applause for him on Saturday. The report tells that his wife Lynsey was informed the following day by the police at her home. Kemlo is survived by two children; Finn, 21, and Imogen, 18. Lynsey paid a heartfelt tribute to her husband, who she tells was 'loved by many' but hated 'fuss'. 'Scott was well-known and loved by many,' she told The Courier. 'We know that although we are utterly devastated and heartbroken, we are not the only ones hurting. 'He received a minute's applause before the Dundee North End game, which was a lovely mark of respect. 'Scott hated a fuss – he would be quite shaken by all the people who have been in touch.' Both Brechin City and Dundee North End paid their own tributes to their former player, with the Kemlo featuring for the former from 1993-95 before joining the latter. Despite being forced into retirement, Kemlo kept in touch with the game, and is thought to have regularly attended Manchester United games at Old Trafford, and also went to the European Championship last summer. He was also a keen golfer despite the amputation of his leg, and regularly spent time on the course, according to The Courier. 'He lived for our children, Finn, 21 and Imogen, 18,' Lynsey continued. 'He was so proud of them both. He loved us all travelling together as a family and we enjoyed a special trip to visit old friends in Sydney, Australia, at Christmas. 'That was to mark us both turning 50 and the big birthdays for Finn and Imogen. 'He was a real family man. We would often have trips away all together.' She added: 'After his accident, he went through two years of hell, but he got better and he was always grateful to be back on his feet. 'He always said he knew what he had been given. 'Scott was the kind of man that when he was in a room, he didn't make a noise or a fuss, but you knew he was there – he had that presence and loved to engage with people.
Press and Journal
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Wife pays tribute to ‘real family man' who died on North Sea oil rig
The wife of a 'real family man' and former footballer has paid tribute after he died on a North Sea oil rig at the age of 50. Scott Kemlo passed away on April 18 after having a heart attack, two weeks into a three-week spell working as a mechanical engineer for oil company Valaris. Lynsey, 50, found out when police turned up at the couple's home later that day. Scott played for clubs including Brechin City and Dundee North End before an injury in 1998 led to his leg being amputated below the knee, ending his career. A minute's applause was held before Saturday's North End game against East Craigie in memory of Scott. He also worked for Michelin. Lynsey, who lived with Scott in Broughty Ferry, said: 'Scott was well-known and loved by many. 'We know that although we are utterly devastated and heartbroken, we are not the only ones hurting. 'He received a minute's applause before the Dundee North End game, which was a lovely mark of respect. 'Scott hated a fuss – he would be quite shaken by all the people who have been in touch.' Lynsey says that 'Scott's world was his family'. She continued: 'He lived for our children, Finn, 21 and Imogen, 18. 'He was so proud of them both. 'He loved us all travelling together as a family and we enjoyed a special trip to visit old friends in Sydney, Australia, at Christmas. 'That was to mark us both turning 50 and the big birthdays for Finn and Imogen. 'He was a real family man. We would often have trips away all together.' Lynsey says Scott continued to follow football and regularly travelled with Finn to games at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. The pair also went to Germany for the Euros last year. Despite losing his leg after the double break, Scott was a keen golfer and was often out with friends on the course. Lynsey added: 'After his accident, he went through two years of hell, but he got better and he was always grateful to be back on his feet. 'He always said he knew what he had been given. 'Scott was the kind of man that when he was in a room, he didn't make a noise or a fuss, but you knew he was there – he had that presence and loved to engage with people. 'He worked hard and was loved by so many – it's so cruel what has happened.' Scott's funeral arrangements have still to be confirmed.
The Courier
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Tribute to ex-Dundee footballer Scott Kemlo after oil rig death
The wife of a 'real family man' and former Dundee footballer has paid tribute after he died on an oil rig at the age of 50. Scott Kemlo passed away on April 18 after having a heart attack, two weeks into a three-week spell working as a mechanical engineer for oil company Valaris in the North Sea. Lynsey, 50, found out when police turned up at the couple's Broughty Ferry home later that day. Scott played for clubs like Brechin City and Dundee North End before an injury in 1998 led to his leg being amputated below the knee, ending his career. A minute's applause was held before Saturday's North End game against East Craigie in memory of Scott. He also worked for the likes of Michelin. Lynsey told The Courier: 'Scott was well-known and loved by many. 'We know that although we are utterly devastated and heartbroken, we are not the only ones hurting. 'He received a minute's applause before the Dundee North End game, which was a lovely mark of respect. 'Scott hated a fuss – he would be quite shaken by all the people who have been in touch.' Lynsey says that 'Scott's world was his family'. She continued: 'He lived for our children, Finn, 21 and Imogen, 18. 'He was so proud of them both. He loved us all travelling together as a family and we enjoyed a special trip to visit old friends in Sydney, Australia, at Christmas. 'That was to mark us both turning 50 and the big birthdays for Finn and Imogen. 'He was a real family man. We would often have trips away all together.' Lynsey says Scott continued to follow football and regularly travelled with Finn to games at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. The pair also went to Germany for the Euros last year. Despite losing his leg after the double break, Scott was a keen golfer and was often out with friends on the course. Lynsey added: 'After his accident, he went through two years of hell, but he got better and he was always grateful to be back on his feet. 'He always said he knew what he had been given. 'Scott was the kind of man that when he was in a room, he didn't make a noise or a fuss, but you knew he was there – he had that presence and loved to engage with people. 'He worked hard and was loved by so many – it's so cruel what has happened.' Scott's funeral arrangements have still to be confirmed.
The Courier
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Best pictures from Dundee North End title celebrations
Dundee North End were crowned champions on Saturday, sparking jubilant full-time celebrations. The Dokens put past East Craigie at North End Park to clinch two in a row on the final day of the East Region Midlands League season, finishing two points clear of Broughty Athletic. And the result capped another memorable campaign for the junior outfit, co-managed by Dundee-born former Scotland international Kevin McNaughton and ex-Dee and United defender Lewis Toshney. The Courier's Kim Cessford was there to capture the joyous scenes.
