Tributes to 'true warrior' and Cameron lobbied Queen

Daily Record

The Daily Record features a striking picture of Rangers legend Fernando Ricksen following his death at the age of 43. The former Holland international was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2013 and helped raise £1m for research into the debilitating condition. The paper’s headline reads: “A father, footballer and fighter to the end”.

The Herald

The Herald features the death of Ibrox icon Ricksen, who was described as a “true warrior”. The paper also reports former Prime Minister David Cameron lobbied the Queen to back No in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Mr Cameron made the revelation in a BBC documentary which coincides with the publication of his memoirs.

Scottish Sun

The Sun features an image of Ricksen in his prime celebrating with his Rangers team mates above the headline “Farewell Fernando”. It reports the father-of-one was hailed as an “inspiration” after losing his six-year battle with MND in a hospice in Airdrie.

Daily Star

The Daily Star also carries tributes to Ricksen and a rallying call from Rangers manager Steven Gerrard for the team to honour the late Dutchman by getting their Europa League campaign off to a winning start.

Scottish Daily Express

The former footballer’s death prompted calls for a fresh drive to find a cure for the disease. Ex-Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir, who also suffers from the condition, said: “Some day, hopefully soon, it will be a battle we start winning.”

Scotsman

The Scotsman leads with the “bombshell revelation” that Mr Cameron asked the Queen to intervene in the independence referendum amid fears the Yes campaign was on the verge of victory. The paper also features a picture of Prime Minister Boris Johnson being berated by the father of a sick child during a visit to a London hospital.

Scottish Daily Mail

The Scottish Daily Mail also features Mr Cameron’s bid to secure the Queen’s help during the independence referendum. The former prime minister told a BBC documentary he suggested the monarch could “raise an eyebrow” about the prospect of Scotland breaking away from the rest of the UK.