A DEVASTATED football club has paid tribute to a young player who tragically died this week.
Teddy Disson-Meade, 14, was “fantastically gifted” on the field, WealdstoneFC said.
The London club has now paid tribute to the teen.
WealdstoneFC said: “It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce that Wealdstone Youth U14 Reds player Teddy Disson-Meade sadly passed away earlier this week.
“Teddy was a fantastically gifted player but more importantly a popular and valued member of our U14 group, he will be greatly missed by all his friends here at the club.
“Our thoughts go out to his parents Sinead and Ricky at this time and of course to all his friends and family.
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“Our first team squad will wear t-shirts in Teddy’s memory during the warm up at Saturday’s fixture away at Southend United and there will be a minute’s silence before the game.
“We encourage anyone who has been affected by Teddy’s passing to contact Child Bereavement UK via their helpline on 0800 02 888 40.”
Other clubs and families rushed to pay tribute to the footballer, too.
Many showed their shock to hear the “heartbreaking news”, while others sent their condolences to Teddy’s family.
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One woman wrote: “This is heartbreaking, such a lovely young lad. sending healing thoughts and love to Teddy’s family, friends, team mates.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
