THE heartbroken girlfriend of a Motherwell Thistle goalkeeper has paid tribute to her "handsome boy" after announcing her pregnancy.

Naomi Foster took to social media to share her bittersweet news following the death of her partner Paul Gerard Aiton.

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Alongside a picture of her scan, she wrote: "I may have lost my angel this year but we’ve been blessed with another. Baby Aiton due February 4, 2019."

In another post she added: "I have lost my best friend, father of my baby and the love of my life.

"I have no words. I hope you are at peace now my big handsome boy, love you forever and always."

News of the goalie's sudden death was announced by his team on Sunday.

On Twitter @MThistleAFC wrote: "Today we woke to the devastating news that our goalie @pgaiton had been taken from us.

"Heartbroken and distraught is too mild for how we all feel.

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"Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to his family and Naomi and family."

Dozens of other Scottish amateurs also paid tribute to the popular player.

Dunoon Amateurs FC wrote: "we send our deepest condolences to all at the club.

"A fantastic goalie to play against but above all else a fantastic person."

While Clydebank FC added: "The thoughts of everyone at Clydebank FC are with the family, friends and teammates of @MThistleAFC goalkeeper PG Aiton.

"For anyone reading this please remember it's okay not to be okay.

"If you're struggling please give our partners Breathing Space a call on 0800 838587."

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help Paul's family with funeral costs.

It read: "A lot of us have lost our friend, family member or team mate.

"Let's get together and give him the send of that a man like PG deserves."

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