Hundreds of tributes have been paid by people throughout the footballing world this morning following the sad passing of club legend, Gordon Lawton.
Rip Gordon , sad news , such a nice guy
— Mark Crossley (@bignorms) June 15, 2017
A nicer man you couldn't meet,such sad news,thoughts are with his family RIP big man 🙏 https://t.co/Dzpa2Nbc9Z
— Richie Wellens (@RichieWe11ens) June 15, 2017
Very sad news. Lovely guy 🙌🏻
— Alan Sheehan (@sheezdogg) June 14, 2017
Extremely sad news, thoughts with his family and friends. RIP Gordon 😢🌹 #oafc https://t.co/aIWsWNtpfe
— Cédric Evina (@ceddyevina) June 14, 2017
Such sad news to hear about Gordon. Thoughts & Prayers are with family, friends & everyone connected with @OfficialOAFC RIP Gordon https://t.co/a9Sm51Ud1M
— Colin Bridgford (@BridgfordColin) June 14, 2017
Very sad to hear. Thoughts are with his family and everyone at OAFC. RIP Gordon. Great man. https://t.co/2aHOqpoetS
— Paul Black (@paul_black3) June 14, 2017
So sad to learn about the passing of Gordon Lawton. A true gent and credit to #OAFC The world of football programmes has lost a gem. https://t.co/z2nI6dzRSO
— Peter Rogers (@PeterRogers73) June 14, 2017
@OfficialOAFC Really saddened by the passing of Gordon Lawton such a gentle and loving man who will be deeply missed by all R I P my friend
— George Elokobi (@georgeelokobi) June 14, 2017
Sorry to hear the news ! Deepest sympathies go out to Gordon's family ! #oafc 🙏🏻
— David Dunn (@daviddunny8) June 14, 2017
Oldham legend! Made me feel so welcome in what were my first experiences as a professional player. An absolute gent. He'll be sorely missed! https://t.co/iWIR6HwWuj
— Matt Smith (@mattjpsmith) June 14, 2017
Sad sad news. Gentlemen & legend of the Latics. Will be sadly missed by all! https://t.co/TKQ4riRPMz
— James Tarkowski (@Tarky19) June 14, 2017
What a fantastic person. Rest in Peace Gordy! You will be missed so much.
— Clive Davies (@CliveDaviesOBE) June 14, 2017
What a man he was. All within Bury FC Media Team are shocked. Rest in Peace Gordon. Condolencies to all that knew and loved him
— Bury Football Club (@buryfcofficial) June 14, 2017
So sad! Huge loss to all @OfficialOAFC #ripGordy https://t.co/cKraTvEhZt
— Robbie Simpson (@RobbieSimmo) June 14, 2017
Saddened by the Horrible news of the passing of this legend! Always brightened the day with banter! Was #oafc through & through! RIP Gordy https://t.co/vy30YVYQ0Y
— Callum Jackson (@Caljack26) June 14, 2017
Really sad to hear this news. Great guy and passionate about his club. Thoughts are with his family.🙏🏻 https://t.co/1T6F6hJ2q5
— Tony Carss (@Carsy8) June 14, 2017
RIP Gordon thoughts go out to his family and friends 💙 https://t.co/cu5lH1UOEE
— Jamie Stott (@JayStott97) June 14, 2017
So sad to hear about gordy 😢Known him for along time,since my 1st spell at Oldham at 19 years old! OAFC won't b the same without him! RIP x pic.twitter.com/Gt0De1nnpv
— Lee Croft (@croft7) June 14, 2017
Really sad to hear of the passing of Gordon Lawton. An absolute gem of a bloke. He'll be missed by many people in football #oafc
— richard askam (@richaskam) June 14, 2017
Shocked and deeply saddened by Gordon Lawton's passing. A more pleasant, humble man you could not wish to meet. RIP Gordy. #oafc
— Matt Chambers (@Matt_Chambers_) June 14, 2017
Extremely sad to hear the news of Gordy Lawton passing away last week. Really was a top bloke and a huge part of OAFC. Rest in peace.
— james wesolowski (@wesolowski14) June 14, 2017
Gutted to hear this news he was such a top bloke he was one off those people at Oldham that made my time special there 😞
— jonson clarke-harris (@ClarkeHarris) June 14, 2017
We are shocked and saddened by the awful news of Gordon lawton passing away we send our condolences to his friends and family @OfficialOAFC
— Believe and Achieve (@BAATameside) June 14, 2017
Gutted to hear the news. Rest in piece Gordy. A true gent. https://t.co/7WFXByu5eH
— Owen Coyle Junior (@OwenCoyleJnr96) June 14, 2017
RIP Gordy, thoughts with ur family at this time, spent many a time listening to Gordy' stories and very accommodating when called into club
— kenny hopwood (@midnite315) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news, great guy, my condolences to his family and best wishes to everyone connected @OfficialOAFC he will be missed by all.
— Marc A Czuczman (@czuczman11) June 14, 2017
Can't stop crying.
— Natalie Seaton (@natalieseats) June 14, 2017
I'll miss the jokes, the teasing, the magic tricks and his friendship.
RIP 'Big G' - what a lovely man 😢 #oafc 😢 https://t.co/sziBpAdV6V
Awful news. A funny, lovely man. RIP Gordy x https://t.co/5V06Ijvkxl
— Ky Riley (@KyRiley9) June 14, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear this today.I was joking about with Gordy just recently at the last game. So shocked,my thoughts go out to his family
— Filipe Morais (@moraisfilipe20) June 14, 2017
Really sorry to hear this my thoughts are with his family the club itself and friends
— andrew hughes (@Andrew10dog) June 14, 2017
Such a sad day for the club, a top bloke with a joke to tell along the way, most of all a nice bloke to work with. RIP pal https://t.co/jwYjePfsHS
— Pete Wild (@pete_wild) June 14, 2017
@OfficialOAFC RIP big Gordon a true Oldham legend.
— Nicky Henry (@nicky24858) June 14, 2017
Gutting news. 😔 Really top fella with a personality and sense of humour bigger than him!! Will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Gordon.
— Ryan Brooke (@ryanbrooke10) June 14, 2017
@OfficialOAFC I'm saddened to learn of the passing of Gordon Lawton, a Latics man if ever there was. Saw him last Boxing Day at Sheff U #RIP
— John Gwynne (@OnlyJohnGwynne) June 14, 2017
Very, very sad news. Such a bubbly, friendly character at Boundary Park and on visits to AG. RIP. https://t.co/JDjIcE7U3c
— Adam Baker (@AdamBakerBCFC) June 14, 2017
Shocked and saddened by the news, such a great guy who'll be missed by everyone! Thoughts with his family, RIP Gordy
— Danny Morton (@Danmorton94) June 14, 2017
RIP Gordon, such sad news thoughts are with family and friends 💙 https://t.co/e9wOuj8CcX
— . (@Georgedmundson) June 14, 2017
1/2 Sad day for me personally + #oafc lost a true friend today who lit up the room when he entered it + was oafc to the core, he was oafc
— Alan Howarth (@alan_howarth) June 14, 2017
2/2 Our away trips were epic, the banter was off the scale, they'll never be the same, RIP big man I'll see you up there one day #oafc
— Alan Howarth (@alan_howarth) June 14, 2017
Sad news coming out of Oldham Athletic today. Our thoughts are with Gordon's family & friends during this difficult time #BCAFC https://t.co/hG0qAXVCW7
— Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) June 14, 2017
Shocked and saddened by the news, such a great guy who'll be missed by everyone! Thoughts with his family, RIP Gordy
— Danny Morton (@Danmorton94) June 14, 2017
Very sad news on a sad news day. Lovely guy and always welcoming. Thoughts go out to his friends and family. https://t.co/VipdL0UbOi
— Stephen Watson (@ecossesteve) June 14, 2017
Awful news, rest in peace Gordy! What a lovely man!
— Ollie Banks (@obanks_14) June 14, 2017
Had the privilege of working with Gordy for only 1 season. Welcomed me into the working world of football with open arms. Missed deeply. https://t.co/CP7GsvyQ6K
— Sam Roscoe (@SamRoscoe) June 14, 2017
Was a top bloke and will be sadly missed.
— Lee Williams (@WilliamsLcw) June 14, 2017
Absolutely gutted to hear that Gordon Lawton has passed away. A real 'Mr Oldham Athletic ' great bloke will be sadly missed RIP big man 🙁
— ian marshall (@bigmarshy20) June 14, 2017
Devastated & struggling to come to terms with the news. For three & a half years we shared an office, car & many #oafc memories. RIP, Gordy😔 https://t.co/qdNwKjjTug
— Luke Ingram (@LukeIngram92) June 14, 2017
This is awful. He was the first press officer I dealt with. Full of northern-humour & quick-witted. I'm going to miss him at #OAFC games. https://t.co/yylZ62RjFU
— Liam Bradford (@LiamBradford84) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news ! A genuinely lovely man who adored the football club. Condolences to his family. RIP
— Andy Holdsworth (@andyhold5) June 14, 2017
Total shock! Was only in his office last week having a catch up!! RIP big man ⚽️💙⚽️💙
— Michael Flynn (@Michael77089317) June 14, 2017
Genuinely speechless - brilliant guy to know, fantastic company and a pleasure to have known him... #oafc https://t.co/28qYDiYTO3
— Gavin Browne (@GavinBrowne77) June 14, 2017
A lovely bloke. Always made covering pressers at #OAFC very good fun. Rest in peace. https://t.co/FyfuUOJ6zm
— Dom Farrell (@DomFarrell1986) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news for his family and all who knew him.
— Dean Holden (@deanholdenuk) June 14, 2017
The big fella was great with me and he'll be sorely missed https://t.co/bnzLWdn3vC
Terrible news Gordon was such a lovely man, RIP and my condolences to his family😢. Was just laughing and joking with him on the last game 😔
— Dom Poleon (@MrPoleon) June 14, 2017
Only known this legend 5 month but wow, he had a massive impact on me! R.I.P Legend Gordy! https://t.co/jzymrd75aH
— Paul Flynn (@flynnybob) June 14, 2017
I'm in shock. Really loved Gordy. Thinking of his family. RIP. https://t.co/szFQwz1aMc
— Sheldan Keay (@SheldanKeay) June 14, 2017
Shocking news. Spent many hours trying to work out if GL was serious/pulling my leg. Never sure. Great character. Irreplaceable #RIP #oafc https://t.co/oPwwdD7D5x
— Carl Marsden (@CarlosMarsden) June 14, 2017
Absolutely devastating news, a true gentleman who u could always turn to for a laugh! 1 of the good guys 👏🏻 RIP 'Gorgeous Gord', love ya ❤️ https://t.co/vyDwUHl5uw
— Tom Hart (@tomhart66) June 14, 2017
Absolutely gutted by this. Gordy was a wonderful, witty and generous man. A huge loss. https://t.co/InNvB7HAnn
— Mike Keegan (@MikeKeegan_DM) June 14, 2017
Sincere condolences to his family and friends and everyone at @OfficialOAFC. Always offered a warm welcome on my visits to the club...
— Andrew Poole (@andyppoole) June 14, 2017
Awful, horrible news, funny, sarcastic and an all round great bloke, pleasure to have worked with him, gutted to see this... https://t.co/iqGdQaFSdP
— David Broadbent (@Broadystar) June 14, 2017
Really sad news - always a genial and welcoming host whenever we made our visits to Boundary Park. Thoughts with all at #oafc. https://t.co/HrJ2FanNb6
— Matt Hudson (@mattyhudson) June 14, 2017
oh my god, what tragic news.. lovely fella and such an important part of the club 🙏🏼 https://t.co/ei9eiMDwNF
— Martin Thomas (@m4rtinthomas) June 14, 2017
Such a shame .... a fantastic guy. My Deepest sympathies go out to Gordon's family and all at OAFC that knew and loved him.
— Lee Johnson (@LeeJohnsonCoach) June 14, 2017
This is so sad. A giant, generous + a gentleman. He was Oldham Athletic. Only saw big Gord a month or so ago. Awful news https://t.co/8fMqaPRms0
— Stuart Pyke (@stuartpykesport) June 14, 2017
RIP @GordonLawton.. Will be missed but wont be forgotten.Not seeing your face on every home games will be missed now 😓😓 @OfficialOAFC RIP 🙏🏻
— Juel Miah (@boxer0784) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news! A genuinely lovely man,condolences to all of his family and friends
— Kevin Maher (@kevlaa7) June 14, 2017
Such sad news. He was always a pleasure to deal with. The thoughts of everyone at #RAFC are with the club and Gordon's family.
— Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) June 14, 2017
Absolutely devastated to hear this. Proper club legend #oafc https://t.co/TZu5AAvHrt
— Dawn Marsden (@Dawn_Marsden) June 14, 2017
One of football's great characters and a gent. Sadly missed.
— Rob Palmer (@robbopalmer) June 14, 2017
This man taught me so much. RIP Gordy. 💙 https://t.co/XMoQSFv1og
— Billy (@BillyQuarmby) June 14, 2017
Such sad news. Always so helpful with us at matches. The thoughts of everyone here at #wafc are with the club and Gordon's family. https://t.co/hZqttWGNBZ
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) June 14, 2017
Our condolences to Gordon Lawton's family. We share the sadness felt by @OfficialOAFC. RIP Gordon. https://t.co/q6Snd2BMEM
— BBC Manchester Sport (@BBCMancSports) June 14, 2017
Terrible news and I am truly gutted to read hear this. Lovely bloke, rest in peace Gordy and thoughts to his wife and family ❤️
— Jon Guy (@jonguy5) June 14, 2017
As the Scunthorpe United photographer I am deeply saddened by the news. A fantastic guy with time for everyone. He will be greatly missed
— Damon Campion (@BRADSDAD2) June 14, 2017
Very sad news. Our thoughts are with Gordon's family and all those connected with @OfficialOAFC https://t.co/vZCe2oKJvg
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) June 14, 2017
Rest In Peace to a legend and an all round good guy! 💙 https://t.co/3ungEStKse
— Dale Harris (@daleharris2203) June 14, 2017
Such sad news, always had people laughing where ever he was. Thoughts of everyone at Revolution 96.2 with his family, friends and his club! https://t.co/HgRmwYtnME
— Revolution 96.2 (@Rev962) June 14, 2017
Terrible news, such a welcoming individual who will be sorely missed.
— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) June 14, 2017
Thoughts go out to Gordon's family and all those at @OfficialOAFC. https://t.co/ORtQDVsIdR
Gutted to hear of the passing of Gordon Lawton, an @OfficialOAFC legend! Helped us a lot over the years and probably didn't even realise it.
— Andy Hall (@cufckit) June 14, 2017
Horrible news. Sad day for everyone at the club. Thoughts are with his family. R.I.P Gordon
— Thomas Eaves (@Thomas__Eaves) June 14, 2017
Enjoyed working for Gordon way back in 1992 while at @ActionImages lovely bloke #RIP
— Simon Bellis (@Simonbellis) June 14, 2017
Thoughts of everyone at the club with his friends and family - he'll be missed #cufc https://t.co/MvFgGQdBBY
— Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) June 14, 2017
The only word is devastated - crying as I write this - Gordon had a heart of gold #oafc
— Ian Cheeseman (@IanCheeseman) June 14, 2017
Very sad news.Always a pleasure to deal with Gordon. Our thoughts are with the club and Gordon's family and friends https://t.co/A0PTV2h2WF
— Shrewsbury Town FC (@shrewsweb) June 14, 2017
Absolutely devasted. One of the nicest people in football @GordonLawton #RIPGordy 💙💙 https://t.co/1nPVWWojSF
— Phil Brennan (@PhilB1883) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news from Oldham - Gordon was always among the first people you met at Boundary Park and helped me many times https://t.co/3kqefyQrUf
— ᗷIᒪᒪ ᖇIᑕᕮ 🎙📻 (@billrice23) June 14, 2017
Sympathy from all at @StalyCelticFC. Top bloke with many talents in his roles over the years. https://t.co/TAEWRdD3YA
— Michael Beech (@Beech365) June 14, 2017
Our condolences to Gordon's family, friends and all at @OfficialOAFC at this sad time. https://t.co/uwmHD2Euxw
— Chesterfield FC (@ChesterfieldFC) June 14, 2017
So sorry to hear that news. Thoughts & Prayers with all of Gordon's family & friends 💙
— Matthew Tipton (@matthew_tipton) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news. My thoughts are with everyone at @OfficialOAFC and Gordon's family. https://t.co/3k3te8xD4f
— Sam Duffy (@SamDuffy) June 14, 2017
Terribly sad news. The thoughts of everyone #ftfc are with everyone at @OfficialOAFC and Gordon's family and friends. https://t.co/3IEXYwO4KR
— Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) June 14, 2017
Really sad news; Gordon always a friendly face at Boundary Park on my many visits. All thoughts with his family & friends https://t.co/86vrp6ZuxD
— Dave Threlfall-Sykes (@DThrelfallSykes) June 14, 2017
A great guy. Very ,very sad news...
— Jack Dearden (@TheJackDearden) June 14, 2017
So sad to hear of the passing of an Oldham legend! Condolences to his family. RIP Gordon
— Dean Furman (@de4no22) June 14, 2017
I am so sad to hear this #ripfella my sincere condolences https://t.co/wFLFgVUQfp
— Sean Jarvis (@SeanMJarvis) June 14, 2017
Such sad news. Always received a warm welcome from Gordon. Will be missed https://t.co/KI5AMn3SCG
— phil adlam (@philadlam) June 14, 2017
Everyone at OACT sends their thoughts and sympathies to the friends and family of Gordon.
— OldhamAthCommTrust (@OACT) June 14, 2017
A true Oldham Athletic legend. https://t.co/jyRdowpAF5
Still in shock, it most certainly will not be the same without you G.
— Martin Vose (@mv4747) June 14, 2017
Thank you for everything. https://t.co/JUdL2f35nt
Sad news from Oldham. Gordon was a lovely fella to deal with and deepst sympathies go to all at Boundary Park, his family & friends. https://t.co/4ceVqHLSri
— Martin McConachie (@OldlandGlover) June 14, 2017
Horrible news 😞 thoughts go out to his family and friends. RIP Gordon.
— Luke Simpson (@lukesimpson33) June 14, 2017
Really sad news. My thoughts are with Gordon's family and friends. RIP 🙏🏻 https://t.co/3mpLwcra9z
— Luke Gallagher (@_LukeGallagher_) June 14, 2017