Arbroath FC Pays Tribute to Minnie Merriman
Arbroath FC will hold a minute's silence before their Championship match on Saturday in memory of a nine-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered in the town. Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, was found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate shortly before midnight on Sunday.
What happened?
Minnie Merriman, a 9-year-old girl from West Yorkshire, was found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath on Sunday. She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, alongside three members of her family, where she was pronounced dead. Her father, Christopher Rice, appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court on Wednesday, where he faced a single charge of murder.
Why it matters for Arbroath
The Red Lichties announced that they will hold a silence in memory of the schoolgirl before their match against Inverness at Gayfield. A statement read: “We ask all fans to join us in observing a minute’s silence before kick off in memory of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, following her recent passing and those affected by the recent events in Arbroath.”
What comes next?
The 35-year-old, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was remanded in custody and is due to appear before the court again within eight days. League standing: 8th in Championship, 1 pts, 0W-1D-1L from 2 games, recent form DL. Goals this season: 0 scored, 2 conceded (-2 goal difference). Title race: 5 points behind leaders Partick. Next fixture: vs Ayr Utd (away, 2027-01-09) (2nd in the table).
