Former Reading defender Stuart Gray has passed away aged just 50.
The full-back joined the club in 1998 after six years with Scottish giants Celtic.
From good family stock, he is the nephew of Leeds United legend Eddie Gray.
Everyone at #CelticFC is deeply saddened by the news that former Celt, Stuart Gray has passed away after illness at the age of 50.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 27, 2024
The Celtic players will wear black armbands in tribute to Stuart at today's game against Ross County.
Rest in Peace Stuart, YNWA 💚🍀
Playing 52 times for the club in the first few years at the Madejski Stadium, he moved to Rushden and Diamonds in 2001 before retiring with Fleetwood Town and Guiseley.
Celtic will wear black armbands in memory of Gray before this afternoon's clash with Ross County.
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