FENERBAHCE fans paid tribute to tragic Rangers fan Christopher Potter as they jetted into Glasgow for tonight’s second leg clash in Govan.
The roofer, 40, was killed in a road accident in Istanbul after following Barry Ferguson‘s team to Turkey for the match.
Gers stars wore black armbands in his honour as they recorded a famous 3-1 first leg win in Istanbul.
Skipper James Tavernier said the squad is still thinking of the tragic supporter as they build-up to the return leg – while a wall of tributes has been left in his childhood home of Dennistoun, flanking the football pitch and playground he grew up playing on.
A GoFund me appeal set-up by Christopher’s friends has hit the £160,000 mark with donations including one from ex-Scotland international Robert Snodgrass.
And now travelling Turkish fans paid their own tribute as they stopped for a photo marking his passing as they prepared to board a flight from London.
The flag showed a picture of Potter with a Rangers scarf, along with the words: “Rest in Peace. Christopher Potter. Fenerbahce London Association.”
Widow Holly – mum to the dad-of-three’s son Teddy – yesterday thanked donors for their support and paid tribute to her husband from their home in Gartcosh.
Holly said: “We are all absolutely devastated by the news about Christopher.
“He was a hard-working, devoted family man who always had time for those close to him.
“Never short of a smart or funny remark, he will be missed by everyone who knew him and will forever be in our hearts.
He touched the lives of everyone he met, lived his life to the full and was the life and soul of every party.
“He loved singing on the karaoke, and it was impossible to get the mic off him.
“He also loved his food and was well-known for sharing pics of his dinner amongst family and friends.
“As well as his family and friends, the other love of Christopher’s life was his football team, Glasgow Rangers.
“The only comfort we have at the moment is that he was following the team he loved when he passed away.
“Christopher grew up in Dennistoun in the east end and was known as Mr Duke Street. I always used to joke how annoying it was walking along Duke Street with him because he stopped to talk to so many people – he was so well known and loved.”
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