as a father of the successful east fife youth team which brought through players such as fergi mcmanus ovenstone lofting courts it is with deep sadness i have to inform you, that sadly young arron lofting passed away in the early hours of this morning. im sure you will all join me in offering our sincere condolence to arrons family at this sad time. r.i.p arron.

That is tragic.

On behalf of myself and the EFST I would like to pass on my most sincere condolences to his family. My thoughts are with them.

RIP

That is terrible and tragic news.

R.I.P Arron

Sad news.

RIP

Aaron played in the 2001 season when Dave Clarke was manager along side Keith Gibson, Paul Mortimer, Ross Graham, Ross Godfrey, Kenny Munro, Willie Wilson, Grant Cunningham and Jimmy Allan

Think he was with St Andrews Utd this season, he is listed as a player on their website.

i heard about this earlier today,

aaron was a very talented youngester.

r.i.p

Tragic news. Thoughts are with Arron`s family at this sad time.

RIP

Was a telented player.

Hellish news. Thoughts are with his family.

I remember "Lofty" well, he looked like he had real potential, but fell by the wayside after Davie Clarke left. He seemed to be always substitute and entertained us at half-time with his keepy up skills which were something special.
A real tragedy! Condolences to his family...

Sorry to hear the news.Thought "Lofty" had great potential and was disappointed when he left East Fife.
Last time I saw him he was working in The Abbey Building Society in St Andrews. He was actually waiting for Jimmy Herkes picking him up to go and play in a cup tie for St. Andrews. Very sad news indeed.

This is really sad news,i`m sitting here in shock can`t believe this news.
My condolences go to his family.
R.I.P Arron.
I was very dissapointed when he left us because he had so much potential and could have went further.
I remember one game against brechin when he started the game and was outstanding and for some reason was subbed at half time and we fell to pieces and got beat 4-0 at home to Brechin.
Same as Angusfifer he always entertained us at half time with his keepy ups and hitting the crossbar from the edge of the box.
R.I.P Arron.

Really sad news. Does anyone know what he died of?
Like everyone else who has posted here I remember Aaron as an entertaining player who wasn't really given the chance to realise his full potential with East Fife. I spoke to him at a player of the year dance just after he was told he was no longer required and the guy was absolutely gutted. Despite always being on the bench, he enjoyed being an East Fife player and was desperate to stay with the club.
RIP Lofty.

Unfortunately it looks like Aaron had taken his own life.
Absolutely tragic.

Stunned
RIP Arron

Absoluteley gutted he was a nice laddie RIP Arron

Any time I have refereed St Andrews, Aaron had always said hi! Knew him from time at Bayvieew of course but knew him from helping out in the Sunday Leagues with the Previous supporters team. Knew most of the guts who played were East Fife fans & always had a blether.

Oh & never favoured him as I sent him off in March against Newburgh!!

Real sad & condolances to his family

http://www.standrewsutd.co.uk/ some words on Aaron's life.

Still in shock, it's so, so sad and tragic. I notice he got man of the match in his last game (and also in many other games this season)

From the site, Igor mentioned...

"16 May 2006 - Aaron Lofting remembered

Aaron Lofting
All at St Andrews Utd were sad to hear of the sudden loss of life of player Aaron Lofting. He will be remembered for his expert free kicks and his pleasant happy personality.

Born on 15th April 1982, his enthusiasm for the game was quickly noticed by St Johnstone. He stayed at McDiarmid Park until the year 2000 where he moved to Arbroath. A quick spell at Gayfield was followed by a year at Bayview with East Fife between 2001 and 2002. He then joined Dundee North End before Pete Hutton signed him for St Andrews Utd.

He leaves behind many fond memories to all he connected with. Personally, off the field I will always remember his quirky sense of humour and on the field a superb header in the 'Linlithgow game'. In, the game which has become synonymous with the players and fans, his header opened the scoring in a great 4-2 victory and paved the way for Linlithgow's downfall.

Please leave your thoughts and memories on the discussion forum where a special thread has been opened."