In memory of James Doull
''Our Captain''
28th June 1988 - 14th May 2023
ames was a founder member of Ayrshire Tigers and was also our team captain from when the club formed in 2015 to when he sadly passed away so unexpectantly in May 2023. James had proudly led us to our first trophy ( the Champonship title) a few weeks before he died.
James also served as the player representative on the club committee for many years and then became the vice-chairperson.
James was a very popular amongnst the players and will be greatly missed. By far and away our best player he won many games on his own for us, often scoring great goals!
James was widely acknowledged as one of the best powerchair footballer's in Scotland and was selected to play for the national side.
James was greatly respected within the Scottish Powerchair Football Community. A spokesperson for Scottish ParaFootball issued this tribute to James, saying:
“The Scottish ParaFootball family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and teammates of James Doull, a Scottish Powerchair legend. James will be sorely missed, particularly by those at Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club where he shone as an exceptionally talented player, leading to his call up to the national squad. Hailed as an outstanding player, teammate and friend, our thoughts are with those who had the honour of knowing him.”
Idrees Ahmed from Ayrshire Tigers gave this tribute to James, saying:
'' James Doull was a fantastic player and leader. He led by example, showcasing phenomenal playing ability. He possessed a remarkable ability to see the potential in every player he played alongside, often acting as a coach on the pitch, spotting talent early on. James's knowledge of Powerchair Football was truly unbelievable. Above all, James was incredibly humble. Whether he scored one goal or five, his focus was always on what was best for the team. He consistently wanted the very best for the Tigers. He was one of the best Powerchair Football players many had ever seen.
His passing left a void, and two years later, he is still deeply missed by me and everyone at the Tigers. Though our Roar is quieter without him, I'm sure he would be proud of where the Tigers are now. We will continue to Roar, keeping his memory alive, because that's undoubtedly what he would have wanted us all to do.''
Stuart Niven from Ayrshiree Tigers gave this tribute to James, saying:
'' I had the pleasure of first meeting James when I joined the Tigers in April 2015. The club had only been going a few months but already you could see what a great player James was going to be. He was the Lionel Messi of the Scottish powerchair football league able to dribble past opponents at ease. James also had an amazing shot and scored so many great goals for the team I have lost count. James was a great support to me during my time running the club and no matter what was going on in his life he was always available to help.
James was undoubtedly our best player and it is fair to say he won us many games on his own. His playing ability was also respected by players and coaches from across the powerchair community as on more than one occasion rival coaches have been heard saying to their players, “you just need to stop James!” His talent got him deservedly called up to the first ever Scotland Squad and he made his debut for the national team in January 2020 against Leeds PFC scoring a hat-trick. More recently he turned out for Scotland in the EPFA Home Nations Cup held in Northern Ireland in May 2022.
James was not only a great player but also a friend to us all. He was a role model and mentor/coach to our new players. James had such a passion for powerchair football which shone through at every training session and he had such a brilliant sense of humour which we will all miss. Above all he was just a lovely person who always had time for others. The Tigers was such a big part of his life and he was at the forefront of driving the club forward from the very beginning both on the field as captain and off the field as a member of the committee. He was so proud when the club won our first trophy earlier this year. His knowledge of the game was second to none and we will all miss his coaching advice and support. Despite all the awards he won at the club including player of the year (every year!!) he never took himself too seriously. Training just doesn't feel the same with out his presence and I will greatly miss what seemed like our weekly chats on messenger about things like the latest football results or Tigers businees.
Most importantly he was a true gentleman and I was lucky to have him as his friend.
James also served as the player representative on the club committee for many years and then became the vice-chairperson.
James was a very popular amongnst the players and will be greatly missed. By far and away our best player he won many games on his own for us, often scoring great goals!
James was widely acknowledged as one of the best powerchair footballer's in Scotland and was selected to play for the national side.
James was greatly respected within the Scottish Powerchair Football Community. A spokesperson for Scottish ParaFootball issued this tribute to James, saying:
“The Scottish ParaFootball family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and teammates of James Doull, a Scottish Powerchair legend. James will be sorely missed, particularly by those at Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club where he shone as an exceptionally talented player, leading to his call up to the national squad. Hailed as an outstanding player, teammate and friend, our thoughts are with those who had the honour of knowing him.”
Idrees Ahmed from Ayrshire Tigers gave this tribute to James, saying:
'' James Doull was a fantastic player and leader. He led by example, showcasing phenomenal playing ability. He possessed a remarkable ability to see the potential in every player he played alongside, often acting as a coach on the pitch, spotting talent early on. James's knowledge of Powerchair Football was truly unbelievable. Above all, James was incredibly humble. Whether he scored one goal or five, his focus was always on what was best for the team. He consistently wanted the very best for the Tigers. He was one of the best Powerchair Football players many had ever seen.
His passing left a void, and two years later, he is still deeply missed by me and everyone at the Tigers. Though our Roar is quieter without him, I'm sure he would be proud of where the Tigers are now. We will continue to Roar, keeping his memory alive, because that's undoubtedly what he would have wanted us all to do.''
Stuart Niven from Ayrshiree Tigers gave this tribute to James, saying:
'' I had the pleasure of first meeting James when I joined the Tigers in April 2015. The club had only been going a few months but already you could see what a great player James was going to be. He was the Lionel Messi of the Scottish powerchair football league able to dribble past opponents at ease. James also had an amazing shot and scored so many great goals for the team I have lost count. James was a great support to me during my time running the club and no matter what was going on in his life he was always available to help.
James was undoubtedly our best player and it is fair to say he won us many games on his own. His playing ability was also respected by players and coaches from across the powerchair community as on more than one occasion rival coaches have been heard saying to their players, “you just need to stop James!” His talent got him deservedly called up to the first ever Scotland Squad and he made his debut for the national team in January 2020 against Leeds PFC scoring a hat-trick. More recently he turned out for Scotland in the EPFA Home Nations Cup held in Northern Ireland in May 2022.
James was not only a great player but also a friend to us all. He was a role model and mentor/coach to our new players. James had such a passion for powerchair football which shone through at every training session and he had such a brilliant sense of humour which we will all miss. Above all he was just a lovely person who always had time for others. The Tigers was such a big part of his life and he was at the forefront of driving the club forward from the very beginning both on the field as captain and off the field as a member of the committee. He was so proud when the club won our first trophy earlier this year. His knowledge of the game was second to none and we will all miss his coaching advice and support. Despite all the awards he won at the club including player of the year (every year!!) he never took himself too seriously. Training just doesn't feel the same with out his presence and I will greatly miss what seemed like our weekly chats on messenger about things like the latest football results or Tigers businees.
Most importantly he was a true gentleman and I was lucky to have him as his friend.
