Richard you scored 4 great goals against kerse boys club at the sports park,romped home in the 800 metres at saughton enclosure and won all your pals a medal great memories, but the biggest medal should have been for you for being a kind, caring and thoughtful friend, Love you Richard.

I’ll miss you so much Richard 1 of life’s good guys , genuine kind hearted sensitive and loving , we’ve had lots of laughs over the yrs I’ll miss your daft messages and your patter over Celtic Rest in P paradise pal xx💚🇮🇪

What can I say. There will only be one Richard Simpson, who will be sadly missed to all who knew him. A wind up merchant at his best. Will miss your patter and never fail to make us laugh and cringe at the same time. GBNF Richard.