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Ben Banks

Celtic fans urged to take part in minute's applause after East Kilbride coach's death at 44

Celtic fans attending this weekend's Premiership match against Motherwell have been urged to take part in a minute's applause on the 44th minute.

It's in memory of late Alan Patterson, a massive Celtic fan and football coach who passed at just 44, leaving behind wife Julie and two sons Kian, 6, and Aiden, 10. Thousands have been raised through a crowdfunder launched last week for Paterson's family after the tragic news.

He was co-manager of West of Scotland Football League side East Kilbride Thistle last season and was well-loved in his local community through his job as a postal worker and roles in football over the years. Now the Celtic Park family are being called upon to remember Paterson for a touching moment before half-time as Ange Postecoglou's side return to domestic duties following this month's international break. Close friend Jackie Dolan hopes it is something that can be sorted.

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