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Tributes have been paid to a Celtic -daft teen who passed away at his home in Lanarkshire.

Kyle Stevens, 14, was meant to be celebrating his 15th birthday today, but was tragically found dead in his Hamilton home on Saturday.

Now Old Firm supporters are being urged to hold a minute-long applause for the youngster during Sunday's clash at Celtic Park.

Sharing the devastating news on Facebook , Kyle's uncle posted a number of pictures of the teen - including many from a family holiday to Florida.

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Andrew Stevens said: "Absolutely heartbroken.

"I wanted to put a post on for a few days now but I wasn’t sure how to word how I’m feeling.

"I can’t believe I’m never going to see my nephew again and the thought off it is hurting bad.

"You will be sadly missed my lad by everyone who ever had the pleasure off knowing you. Uncle Andy will always love you."

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Kyle's young cousin, Ava, also paid tribute to the Hoops fan. She wrote: "Rip cuz, missing you like mad.

"Couldn't have asked for a better cousin. Love you my boy, fly high x".

A number of Celtic fan accounts are urging fans - of both sides of the Old Firm - to come together for a minute's applause on the fourteenth minute during Sunday's match.

Fans gathered together in support of the youngster following the calls for tributes.

Hoops Legend Chris Sutton wrote "This is heartbreaking."

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Rangers fan Kimberley Neil said: "This is absolutely heartbreaking, such a shame.

"I hope that everyone going to the game will applaud Kyle no matter who you support. R.I.P handsome boy".

And Pamela Buchan added: "RIP Kyle such a tragic loss.. I'm a rangers fan and I've shared to fellow bears to give this young man a great send off..my heart is with his family."

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 4am on Saturday, March 23 March, a 14-year-old boy was found dead within a house in Hamilton.

“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death however police are not treating the death as suspicious.

“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”