Peter Simpson

Last updated : 21 August 2006 By Stand Free Ed

ABERDEEN FC staff are trying to come to terms with the death of Assistant Operations Manager Peter Simpson on Saturday following a short illness.

Peter was a former Chief Inspector with Grampian Police who took early retirement four years ago prior to joining the Dons.

Executive Director Duncan Fraser told RedWeb: "We are all in a state of shock right now. Peter was a hugely popular and well respected member of the staff and this came right out of the blue.

"Pittodrie will certainly be a poorer place without him and our thoughts are naturally with Morag and the family at this tragic time."

Aberdeen-Mad would like to echo those last sentiments.

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