Lanarkshire pals raise thousands for mental health causes at Old Firm charity match

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Pals of a beloved Lanarkshire man who tragically died earlier this month have gathered for a charity football match in his memory.

Ross McPherson's family say it was lovely to see hundreds of people come together for a fitting tribute to their son. The 22-year-old from Westwood, East Kilbride, sadly passed away on Sunday, August 7, leaving the town in mourning.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Since the heartbreaking news friends and family of Ross, known locally as Skinny, have launched a campaign in his memory called 'Speak for Skinny' which has helped raise vital funds for mental health charities.

And on Sunday, August 28, just three weeks after Ross's untimely passing, a charity match was held at the Showpark, home of East Kilbride Thistle.It saw pals don the colours of Celtic and Rangers as they battled it out on the pitch in a 10-goal thriller, ending 5-5.But it turned out to be a befitting conclusion on the day for dearly-missed Rangers-mad Ross as his beloved Light Blues sealed the victory on penalties.The fantastic occasion managed to raise around £2500 for charity, with the funds allocated towards the Speak for Skinny campaign which encourages communication to support mental health; the local mental health charity Adored; as well as Boxer Welfare Scotland in memory of Ross's love of