A beloved Scots youth football coach who passed away suddenly aged just 34 has been hailed for his ‘dedication and enthusiasm’ for the sport. Tony Spencer, who died earlier this week, has left a lasting mark on the community after years of training young people across Fife.
Bosses at Raith Rovers Football Club broke the tragic news on Thursday night with a moving statement paying tribute to their foundation’s community coach. They said: “Everyone at Raith Rovers Community Foundation and RRFC were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Community Coach Tony Spencer earlier this week.
“Tony’s passion and enthusiasm for football was infectious and his many years of coaching young people has had a lasting effect on youth football in Kirkcaldy and across Fife. Tony was instrumental in helping young people find their love for football and in helping new volunteers feel comfortable as they started their own coaching journey.
