Tributes have been paid to a Rangers fan who died when a supporters bus crashed and injured 18 other people on the way to Ibrox.

Ryan Baird, 39, from Sanquhar, died after the coach overturned and crashed into a verge near a roundabout on the A76 in Ayrshire on Saturday afternoon.

The bus, which crashed injuring 18 people, three seriously, at the Crossroads roundabout near to Bowhouse Prison just outside Mauchline, was on its way to the stadium when it crashed at about 1.15pm.

Three people, two men, aged 19 and 61 and a woman aged 64, remain in hospital. Medical staff describe their condition as serious.

Several ambulances, five fire engines and a number of specialist officers were called out to deal with the incident. One passenger said the bus "swerved" at the roundabout.

Mr Baird's partner, Sarah Hughes, paid tribute to him saying he had loved the club and cousin Louise Evanne Baird said he was "amazing" and would be "sadly missed".

The coach was taking the Nith Valley Loyal Rangers Supporters' Club to Ibrox Stadium, where Rangers were due to play Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership.

Mr Baird, originally from Northern Ireland, was named by a family member and fellow fans. He had been living in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway.

Many of Mr Baird's friends and family members have changed their profile pictures to a Nith Valley Loyal scarf in his memory.

His girlfriend Sarah Hughes shared a moving poem about her partner on Facebook as tributes flooded in.

Cousin Ms Baird said on Facebook: "It hasn't sunk in yet. RIP to my incredible cousin Ryan who sadly passed away in the Rangers bus crash today.

"You were an amazing cousin and you will be sadly missed. I am trying to think of all our happy memories that we shared and how you were always there for me no matter what.

"Thoughts go out to the rest of my family at this time. Still can't believe it."

Nith Valley Loyal Rangers Supporters' Club also released a statement after news of Mr Baird's death emerged.

It said: "The club would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and concern at this sad time."

Tributes were paid online from fans on both sides of the Old Firm divide and from Rangers supporters' clubs far and wide.

Rangers assistant manager Davie Weir said he was sure the club "will be very supportive in regards to anything they can do to help the situation".

Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson said: "Everyone at the football club and every member of our Rangers family is thinking of all of those caught up in this terrible accident.

"Clearly this is a deeply distressing time and the board extend our deepest sympathies and concerns.

"While winning today's match was of vital importance, everything that happened on the pitch between 3pm and 5pm pales into insignificance in light of this awful news."

Celtic also passed on their condolences in a club statement. The club said: "In relation to news of today's accident involving Rangers supporters on their way to the match, everyone at Celtic sends our sincere condolences following the death of a supporter.

"We would like of course to also offer our best wishes to all those involved in this accident. "We understand a significant number of people have been affected and our thoughts are very much with them at what will be a difficult time for all these supporters and their families."

Police Scotland said in a statement: "Police Scotland can confirm a 39-year-old man has died following a serious coach crash on the A76 near Crosshouse Roundabout.

"Eighteen people are receiving treatment in hospital, three of whom are in a serious condition. This includes seven men under 20 years of age, three men and three women aged between 30 and 59 and five men over 60."

A total of 36 passengers and the driver were on board the bus at the time of the crash. Police said inquiries are continuing and appealed for information.