Shay Given, Clinton Morrison and David Jones lead tributes

SKY SPORTS NEWS reporter Fraser Robertson has tragically died at the age of 47.

Tributes have poured in for the much-loved Scottish journalist, who was often seen reporting live at Republic of Ireland games.

He leaves behind a wife and young daughter.

Speaking of the Sky presenter, former Ireland striker Clinton Morrison tweeted: "Rip Fraser Robertson such sad news.

"I will remember all the good chats and the laughs we had with Ireland for Sky Sports, you was a good man you will be sorely missed."

While Newcastle legend Shay Given commented: "Sorry to hear the news of the passing of @skysportsNews presenter Fraser Robertson.

"Did lots of interviews with him over the years (Great man) Way too young to pass, thoughts and prayers with his family and friends RIP."

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Robertson memorably broke the news that Roy Keane had been sent home from the Republic of Ireland's training camp at the 2002 World Cup.

Current Ireland boss Mick McCarthy said: "It’s very sad. I really feel for his family.

"He was a great lad, I used to laugh with him because he used to always end his reports with that ‘Sky Sports News’ line. I always repeated it to him any time I saw him.

“Its just very, very sad and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”

His former Sky colleague and friend David Tanner said: "I’m heartbroken that Fraser Robertson, my oldest pal in journalism, has died.

"We met at Napier Uni as kids and grew up together at STV & Sky. He’s always been there, always wearing that big grin.

"A fine journalist with an eye for a story, never happier than when offering help to teammates, generously sharing his time, vast knowledge and ideas.

"Fraz loved sport & TV, working in both gave him structure in life, especially after his comeback from major illness. We’ve lost a lovely man. I can’t believe he’s gone and I’m so terribly sad for his family."

Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates said: "Was a lovely man and a big part of those early SSN days."

While current Sky Sports Premier League presenter David Jones added: "Desperately sad, and he was a bloody good journalist David."

Former Scottish international tweeted his reply to Tanner, as he said: "Lovely man he was David. Thoughts with all."