Swifts Supporter, Gordon Robinson (left) pictured with the late Evan Simpson.
Swifts Supporter, Philip Busby (left), with the late Evan Simpson and the Bet McLean League Cup.
We as a Club are deeply saddened at the news we received this morning of the passing of our dear friend, Evan Simpson.
Evan was a lifetime Swifts Supporter who will always be remembered for his assistance to any referee (from the stand!) who graced the pitch at Stangmore Park. He always carried a set of red and yellow cards with him, and wasn’t shy about flashing a few, mostly at the referee rather than any players!! Evan was always dressed immaculately as a Swifts Supporter never forgetting his blue and white scarf. He also carried with him a little note book so that he could record notes from the game and send them to the local paper.
2018 will certainly be a year to remember for many Swifts fans, but Evan in particular was delighted that his team Dungannon Swifts could lift the League Cup. He wasn’t well enough to attend the game but was delighted when he managed to get his hands on the Cup, as we posted a couple of months ago.
We would like to take the opportunity to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Evan. We will always remember him. What a character. 💙💙💙#Swiftsfamily
Funeral service on Saturday 22nd December 2018 in St James Parish Church, Moy at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired are payable to Corkhill Care Centre, C/o F. Martin & Sons, Funeral Directors, 185 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon BT70 1RY