Hearts and Celtic FC to honour Devin Gordon with 'touch of class' strip tribute

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Hearts and Celtic players will 'unite' to honour a Scots schoolboy who died suddenly. We told how Devin Gordon from Bathgate, West Lothian, passed away on January 19 aged just 13.

In a 'touch of class', Hearts and Celtic squads will don a special shirt to commemorate the talented young player. Devin’s mum, Jen, is a 'much-loved member of staff at Hearts' whose chiefs stressed the club will 'continue to be there for' Jen and her grieving family 'at their time of need'.

The clubs play at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday evening but before kickoff players will warm up wearing FC United strips. FC United represent United to Prevent Suicide; a Scottish social movement that aims to prevent suicide.

A statement from Hearts FC confirmed the thoughtful gesture on Tuesday.It read: "Heart of Midlothian and Celtic FC will unite in memory of Devin Gordon tomorrow night Red heart"The teams will warm up in FC United kits, encouraging fans of all clubs to talk, listen and help save lives."Emblazoned with the word 'talk' the white, mint and lilac strips will be sported by each player limbering up on the pitch.The decision was welcomed by fans who praised the clubs for their 'touch of class' and 'priceless human kindness'.One wrote: "A touch of class from both clubs."If one person gets this message and makes that call it will show that supporting this message is worthwhile and so important."A second posted: "If this joint show of support helps one kid, anywhere, stop and ask for help it’s absolutely been worth it.