Deepest sympathies

Cliftonville Football Club are saddened to learn of the loss of referee Peter McGrath following a lengthy illness.

An Irish League official for more than two decades, Peter was also a well known Cliftonville Road publican and a familiar face at Solitude over his many years of service to the game.

All at the Reds share in the wider football family’s mourning and we extend our deepest sympathies to Peter’s many friends and family as well as his colleagues in the refereeing fraternity at this very difficult time.

As a mark of respect, there will be a minute’s applause prior to all of this weekend’s Sports Direct Premiership fixtures.