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Holly Lennon

Glasgow footballer Gavin Stokes who died in tragic crash remembered by former clubs

Tributes have been paid to a former Scottish footballer and 'amazing dad' who died in a car crash in Glasgow.

Gavin Stokes was pronounced dead at the scene after his car lost control and left the road on Thornwood roundabout at Dumbarton Road around 1.10am on Saturday morning.

In his youth, 30-year-old had played for teams including Maryhill Juniors, the Scotland national team at youth level and Alloa Athletic during his career and was known for scoring one of the world’s fastest-ever recorded goals in 2.1 seconds.

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