A young footballer who had a suspected cardiac arrest while playing in an FA Youth Cup match has sadly died as his club pays tribute.
West Bridgford Colts have confirmed that Dylan Rich has tragically passed away.
The young footballer collapsed during a match between West Bridgford and Boston at Regatta Way on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the match was abandoned and attempts were made to resuscitate the player with eyewitnesses reporting that he was shocked with a defibrillator multiple times.
He was later rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham by ambulance.
In a statement, West Bridgford Colts said: ‘It is with great sadness that, following the events of Thursday evening, we have to announce the tragic passing of Dylan Rich.
‘This news has left everyone involved with our club devastated and heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents Mike and Anna, his sister Lucy and Dylan’s family, friends and teammates.
‘The club would like to thank everyone within the Colts and wider football community for the hundreds of heartfelt messages and thoughts that we have received over the past few days.
‘The Club will provide all the support it can to those players and club officials impacted by this tragic event, but for now there are no further words possible, and we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly difficult time.’
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RIP
What a loss!
SAD