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Daily Record
8 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Heartbroken Morton boss Dougie Imrie reveals tragic news that baby daughter has passed away
The heartbroken manager has confirmed that little Remi died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. 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."
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Morton boss Dougie Imrie reveals heartbreaking news that his baby daughter has passed away
Imrie's club have led the tributes after the devastating news TRAGIC LOSS Morton boss Dougie Imrie reveals heartbreaking news that his baby daughter has passed away Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORTON manager Dougie Imrie has revealed the tragic news of his baby daughter's passing. Devastatingly, he has confirmed that little Remi died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Dougie Imrie has revealed the tragic news of his baby daughter's passing Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Imrie's heartbreaking post on social media Credit: X/@IMRIED7 Imrie missed Morton's first Championship match of the campaign against Dunfermline last month after his daughter arrived 14 weeks premature and weighing only 1lb and 4 ounces. An outpouring of support followed, with Morton fans unfurling a banner reading: "keep fighting Remi." Remi was in a neonatal intensive care unit at Wishaw Hospital fighting for her life, with Imrie and partner Lauren by her side. He was commuting from Greenock to the North Lanarkshire town every day. Imrie 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, 42, 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. '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 heartbreaking update, Imrie has confirmed the devastating news that Remi has passed away. On social media, he posted: "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'." "1/2 "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." An outpouring of tributes followed from fans and friends alike. They were led by Imrie's club, Morton. They 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." The thoughts of everyone at SunSport are with Dougie Imrie, his family and friends. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
SPFL boss opens up on managing while baby daughter faces fight for life
TOUGH TIMES SPFL boss opens up on managing while baby daughter faces fight for life Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREENOCK Morton boss Dougie Imrie has opened up on dealing with his baby daughter's ongoing battle for life, while still having to keep up his managerial duties. Their Scottish Championship campaign kicked off a couple of weeks ago and they've been preparing for today's Premier Sports Cup action against Aberdeen too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Dougie Imrie's daughter Remi was born premature and is fighting for life Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Technical head coach Billy Davies led Morton's opening league game Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Imrie returned at Partick Thistle last week, but is spending evenings in the hospital Credit: SNS Group But off the pitch, Imrie's baby daughter Remi was recently born 14 weeks premature, weighing just 1lb and 4 ounces. The gaffer was absent from the touchline against Dunfermline in their opening league fixture but returned the following week away to Partick Thistle. Technical head coach and former Rangers player Billy Davies stepped up to lead the team in his absence. Speaking to Herald Sport, Imrie said: Read more football stories ROUGH DIAMOND Former Rangers star becomes first manager of SPFL season to LEAVE club 'I hope things will be okay but we know our daughter is still very ill. 'It's still going to be another three and a half to four months in hospital. 'Life at the minute is hour by hour, day by day. I'm only back at the club this week and it's stadium, training, finish and straight to hospital until 10pm at night.' He's become used to a daily drive from Greenock to Wishaw to be by partner Lauren's side in a neonatal intensive care unit. He continued: 'You are always wary that, at any moment she could become unstable again. 'I tried to come back to work a couple of times and unfortunately I was only here 10 minutes and I received a phone-call telling me to get back to the hospital. Ex-Kilmarnock & Morton star Alan Mahood quizzed about his OWN career on Cult Heroes 'But she is going through a process where they have her on steroids and different drugs to find what Remi needs to be well in herself and stable for a period of time. 'They have hopefully found that middle ground and she will grow more stable day by day." With work pressures forcing the gaffer to turn his attentions away at times, he's laid praise on the staff taking care of his new born. He said: 'We feel guilty every time we go home and leave Remi there in hospital, but we understand that she is in the best possible place in the hands of these people. 'It's hard to be in the unit with the pressures of the machines bleeping all the time. 'For the first week or so a machine would bleep and you'd think, 'what's happening now?' 'Now that I understand a bit more the dynamics of how it all works, it's easier to correlate and understand. And Lauren and I feel a little bit more at ease. 'What I must say is that these people in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit workers in Wishaw are unbelievable. NHS staff who are just doing incredible work, they're fantastic people. 'You don't see what these people do until you are in that scenario. And they really are worth their weight in gold. Their care is second to none. It's incredible. '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. '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.' When Imrie returned to the dugout at Firhill, his fans held aloft a banner which read 'keep fighting Remi'. 'I was very emotional at the start of the game when I saw that the banner for Remi,' he said. 'I thought that was a wonderful gesture from them, and I also think it shows how close the relationship is between me and the support here. 'I was very grateful and my partner was very grateful for the support, not just from the Morton fans, but from the whole football community.' But it's not just his own supporters backing him - Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was in touch offering warm words. Imrie continued: 'It shows a side to football that nobody talks about. 4 Morton fans displayed a banner reading 'Keep fighting, Remi' Credit: Michael Schofield 'Folk talk about the bad stuff and talk to me about my relationship with, say, Motherwell supporters after my years at Hamilton. 'It's part and parcel of football that you take abuse and give abuse out. But at times like this you see the true characters of football fans and it's not just Motherwell fans showing real kindness. 'Partick Thistle sent a lovely bouquet of flowers for Lauren and the support shows how football works. 'The support I have had has been incredible and I thank everybody from the bottom of my heart. 'It has been a difficult time and I get emotional at times, but that's part and parcel of being a parent. 'We have a wee six-year-old boy Jensen who needs his dad as well. He doesn't know what's going on and I have to be strong, but believe me, it's difficult at times. 'Thankfully, Billy Davies and the whole staff here have been incredible for me. The chairman John Laird, Brian Bonnar at our sponsor Dalrada and the rest of the board have also allowed me the space to go and fight for my baby and be there to support Lauren.' Over the summer, the Imrie was close to making the switch to become Partick Thistle manager, with other clubs said to be interested too. 'I have that in my head all the time," he added. "I could have been somewhere else, just in the door in a new job and 'bang.' 'Something like this that you never envisage comes along and it's already a very demanding job.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Morton manager Dougie Imrie on his baby daughter's fight for life
Over recent days, Imrie has grown used to driving the 38 miles from Greenock to a neonatal intensive care unit in Wishaw to spend the evening side by side with his partner Lauren, watching the lights and the numbers tracking the temperature, humidity and oxygen levels inside their baby daughter's life support incubator. Some time around 10pm, the couple head for home, spent and exhausted. They sleep fitfully before rising early in the morning to return to the unit. By midweek Remi's weight had risen slightly, any sign of progress offering something to cling to. 'I hope things will be okay,' Imrie told Herald Sport. 'But we know our daughter is still very ill. 'It's still going to be another three and a half to four months in hospital. 'Life at the minute is hour by hour, day by day. I'm only back at the club this week and it's stadium, training, finish and straight to hospital until 10pm at night.' In an early contender for understatement of the year, he describes the first 10 days, when his child fought for her life, as 'tough'. The family slept close to Remi in hospital accommodation, providing what love and support they could. Powerless to provide anything more, they eventually returned home with their six-year-old son Jenson, placing their trust in the hands of the medical staff. 'You are always wary that, at any moment she could become unstable again. 'I tried to come back to work a couple of times and unfortunately I was only here 10 minutes and I received a phone-call telling me to get back to the hospital. 'But she is going through a process where they have her on steroids and different drugs to find what Remi needs to be well in herself and stable for a period of time. 'They have hopefully found that middle ground and she will grow more stable day by day. 'But she is going through a process where they have her on steroids and different drugs to find what Remi needs.' Speaking in an office by the side of the Cappielow pitch, a lawnmower buzzes back and forth, preparing an impeccable playing surface for the visit of the Scottish Cup holders. It can't drown out the awe and admiration in Imrie's voice as he describes the efforts of the NHS staff administering round-the-clock treatment to his little girl in a quest to make her better. 'We feel guilty every time we go home and leave Remi there in hospital, but we understand that she is in the best possible place in the hands of these people. 'It's hard to be in the unit with the pressures of the machines bleeping all the time. 'For the first week or so a machine would bleep and you'd think, 'what's happening now?' 'Now that I understand a bit more the dynamics of how it all works, it's easier to correlate and understand. And Lauren and I feel a little bit more at ease. 'What I must say is that these people in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit workers in Wishaw are unbelievable. NHS staff who are just doing incredible work, they're fantastic people. 'You don't see what these people do until you are in that scenario. And they really are worth their weight in gold. Their care is second to none. It's incredible. '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. '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.' Speaking as players head for the club's Parklea training base after breakfast and a meeting, he tugs at the beanie hat, keeping a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts in his head. Signs of worry and exhaustion are etched on his face. After missing the Dunfermline game to be close to his child, he returned to the technical area for last weekend's draw with Partick Thistle - the club he might have joined in the summer. By then word had spread, Morton supporters holding aloft a banner reading: 'Keep fighting Remi.' 'Keep fighting Remi' Morton fans display supporting manager Dougie Imrie and his newly born daughter Remi 👏👏 — SNN Sports (@SPFLNewsNow) August 9, 2025 'I was very emotional at the start of the game when I saw that the banner for Remi,' he admits now. 'I thought that was a wonderful gesture from them, and I also think it shows how close the relationship is between me and the support here. 'I was very grateful and my partner was very grateful for the support, not just from the Morton fans, but from the whole football community.' Messages have arrived from all quarters. He received a text from Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin less than 10 minutes before the Tangerines kicked off against Hearts last weekend. In and out of football, people have gone out of their way to show their support and solidarity. Visibly touched, Imrie has yet to get around to replying to most of the well-wishers, but hopes the day will come when he can sit with his baby daughter safely at home and pore through the WhatsApps one by one. 'It shows a side to football that nobody talks about,' he says now. 'Folk talk about the bad stuff and talk to me about my relationship with, say, Motherwell supporters after my years at Hamilton. 'It's part and parcel of football that you take abuse and give abuse out. But at times like this you see the true characters of football fans and it's not just Motherwell fans showing real kindness. 'Partick Thistle sent a lovely bouquet of flowers for Lauren and the support shows how football works. 'The support I have had has been incredible and I thank everybody from the bottom of my heart. 'It has been a difficult time and I get emotional at times, but that's part and parcel of being a parent. 'We have a wee six-year-old boy Jensen who needs his dad as well. He doesn't know what's going on and I have to be strong, but believe me, it's difficult at times. 'Thankfully, Billy Davies and the whole staff here have been incredible for me. The chairman John Laird, Brian Bonnar at our sponsor Dalrada and the rest of the board have also allowed me the space to go and fight for my baby and be there to support Lauren.' Had events taken another course, he might have left Morton over the summer. Granted permission to hold talks with Championship rivals Thistle, he stayed put in Greenock and, after recent events, he's glad he did. Intriguingly, he reveals that the Jags were not the only club interested. 'I had a nibble from another club in the summer as well,' he admits. 'I have that in my head all the time. I could have been somewhere else, just in the door in a new job and 'bang.' 'Something like this that you never envisage comes along and it's already a very demanding job.' The appointment of former Motherwell, Preston and Nottingham Forest boss Davies in mid-July helped significantly. A summer of off-field upheaval saw Morton relieve assistant manager Andy Millen of his duties, land an FIFA transfer embargo for an 'admin error', incur the wrath of the fans who own the club by failing to keep them informed, part ways with General Manager Dale Pryde MacDonald, agonise and fret over a new partnership with sponsors Dalrada and wave long-serving groundsman Mark Farrell off to a new job with the local golf club. Against that backdrop the return of Billy Davies to football after a lengthy hiatus was almost the least surprising news to emerge. Technical Head Coach Billy Davies (Image: SNS) 'I'm not going to lie,' states Imrie. 'I think it has been well documented that the first five or six weeks of the close season were very difficult. But we have turned a corner. 'Sometimes change is for the better. You don't want to see people leave who have been here a long time but that happens in football. 'People looking from the outside in must have thought, 'what's going on? It looks like chaos.' 'But I was calm and knew what was going on.' Imrie shares an agent with Davies and has come to regard the older man as a friend and confidant whose counsel he first sought out two years ago. 'I wanted to get some dialogue on his experience, having worked at the top level for years very successfully. 'That one meeting led to us meeting one every couple of months to near enough once a week. 'And then with the circumstances over the summer, with Andy leaving, I spoke to Billy and asked if he would come in and help me. It wouldn't have happened unless it was my initiative.' While Technical Head Coach is an unusual job title, the arrangement seems to suit both parties. Davies offers experience which has proven invaluable over a testing two weeks. 'We had to iron things out,' Imrie admits. 'How would the dynamic work? I think we got there in the end, and I think you can already see the fruits of the arrangement working. 'The players have bought into it and the training schedule has changed. 'The way the club was structured before, we couldn't have a big squad. 'The Dalrada vote and getting through the League Cup section allowed us to invest a little bit more in players and the budget. 'Add in Billy's own experience at the very top level and he sits in the stand with a bird's eye view and sees things I might not pitchside.' For older fans, a cup clash is a reprisal of a famous Scottish Cup win over the same opponents in 1981. Club legend Andy Ritchie turned the Aberdeen defence inside out before nonchalantly prodding the ball into the far corner of the net. Imrie believes his new crop of players have an opportunity to emulate Ritchie's knack of making life uncomfortable for the Pittodrie club. 'Aberdeen have fantastic players and a fantastic manager and a great passionate fanbase. 'But I've been there as a player when you come to these smaller grounds. 'Aberdeen won't enjoy coming here. They are used to the big luxury changing rooms. 'They're not going to Ibrox, Parkhead, Tynecastle or Easter Road now… 'When they come to Cappielow they'll have nowhere to move.'
Scottish Sun
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Morton boss Dougie Imrie opens up on dugout absence as he thanks fans for support during ‘this difficult time'
Billy Davies took charge of the team's opening game of the season GAFFER'S WELL WISHES Morton boss Dougie Imrie opens up on dugout absence as he thanks fans for support during 'this difficult time' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORTON manager Dougie Imrie has thanked people for their support after his absence from the dugout on Saturday. Imrie says he appreciates the thoughts of everyone at what he's described as a 'difficult time.' Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Dougie Imrie wasn't in the dugout for Morton's clash with Dunfermline Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Billy Davies (right) took charge of the team instead Credit: Kenny Ramsay Imrie was due to be in the dugout as Morton kicked-off their Scottish Championship campaign against Dunfermline on Saturday afternoon. But in the hours leading up to kick-off, the club revealed that the 42-year old wouldn't be taking charge of the team. In a statement, Morton informed fans that Imrie wouldn't be in the dugout "due to a private matter." The club's technical head coach Billy Davies stepped in to take the team for the clash with the Pars, a game that ended in a 0-0 draw. The day after the game, Imrie has now taken to social media to send a message of thanks and appreciation. He revealed that both himself and his partner Lauren were going through a 'difficult time.' On X, Imrie wrote: "I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes at this difficult time for myself and Lauren. "We appreciate everyone's messages and we thank you for the support you have shown Remi. "She's fighting." The club's official account responded to the post. Morton replied: "Sending our thoughts, gaffer. "We're all behind you, Lauren and Remi." A number of friends and fans responded to Imrie's post with their own personal well wishes. Imrie revealed on X back in May that his partner Lauren was expecting a child. He shared an image during an afternoon out, revealing that she was 'on the alcohol free' alongside a pregnant emoji and a baby emoji. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
