Talented footballer, 20, dies in suspected drug tragedy
TRIBUTES have been paid to a promising footballer who died after a suspected drugs overdose following a Hogmanay party.
Jordan Macleod, who had been due to celebrate his 21st birthday yesterday, had been out with friends celebrating the New Year when he fell ill.
Witnesses said that paramedics tried to revive Mr Macleod for around an hour after being called to the scene in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis on Monday afternoon.
Despite their efforts Mr Macleod, known as Jordy, was pronounced dead at Western Isles Hospital a short time later.
Police Scotland yesterday confirmed the death, which is believed to have involved the party drug ecstasy.
A statement released by Carloway FC described Mr Macleod as having a ‘massive impact’ at the club during his time as a member of the senior squad.
The tribute posted on Facebook read: ‘Everyone at Carloway Football Club would like to express their condolences to the family and friends of Jordan Macleod following his sad passing yesterday.
‘Jordan made a massive impact in his time with Carloway and a big contribution towards the club’s league title success.
‘His personality, commitment and ability shone through and players, management and fans all took the wee man to heart.’ Mr Macleod was also described on social media as having an ‘amazing future ahead of him’ and condolences were offered to his mother Lola and other family members.
Friends said Mr Macleod, who scored five goals for his club last season, had been ‘full of life’.
Stornoway United FC said on its Facebook page: ‘It’s hard to express how deeply sad we all feel for the passing of our friend Jordan Macleod.
‘Jordy was always a team player when he with us at junior level. He always played with a smile on his face and we were very proud to have him play alongside us.
‘Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and we can only hope that a little ease can come from knowing how highly thought of Jordy was by us all.’
A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: ‘We received a call at 2.26pm on Monday to attend an incident in Stornoway. We dispatched two ambulances. One male was transported to Western Isles Hospital.’
A police spokesman said: ‘Police Scotland was made aware of the sudden death of a 20-year-old man in the Cearn Fhloaidh area on the Isle of Lewis on Monday.
‘There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.’
‘Jordan made a massive impact’