Tributes to amateur footballer, 20, who died suddenly as loved ones remember ‘amazing’ friend

EMOTIONAL tributes have flooded in for an amateur footballer who died this week.

Luke Abrahams passed away suddenly in the early hours of January 23.

The 20-year-old, from Northampton, played for Blisworth FC and Hunsbury Hawks FC in the Northants Combination and the Nene Sunday League.

He was also linked to AFC Spinney.

Pals and teammates have remembered him as a “great player and even better friend”.

Hunsbury Hawks FC said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we had to say goodbye to Luke this week.

“He was a great player but an even better friend to us all.

“He started it all for the Hawks and we wouldn’t be here without him.

“Till we see you again, rest easy up there buddy. Love your Hawks.”

Also paying their respects, a spokesperson for Blisworth FC sand the club was “devastated”.

And AFC Spinney wrote: “Rest in peace, Luke. A friend to many at Spinney.

Luke, who coached ON Chenecks under-16s, worked at the manufacturers The Timken Company and and The Optimist pub.

Colleagues described the keen West Ham supporter as “an amazing young man”.

A fundraiser has been set up to help support his family and give him “the best send off possible”.

Organiser Jamie Podkowka said: “It’s extremely difficult to even put into words how it feels.

“Luke was an incredible human being, full of life and love (West Ham and beer mainly) that I had the pleasure of knowing. 

“Alongside his Dad, Richard, and I, he helped coach his younger brother Jake’s football team and gave up his time selflessly to develop not only the football skills of those younger than him but in creating unforgettable bonds and friendships amongst the whole team.”

The next Hunsbury Hawks home game against Hartwell Forest on Sunday will be dedicated to Luke.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk