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    Football-mad dad, 47, dies after collapsing in gym as heartbroken family pay tribute

    A FOOTIE-mad dad has died after he collapsed in a gym, with his heartbroken family paying tribute.Tim Sells, 47, was a coach at Whiststable Town FC and Tankerton, looking after the youngsters.The family of Tim Sells has paid tribute to the dad after he suffered a cardiac arrest and diedCredit: Cover ImagesThe dad-of-two was working out at Snap Fitness in Herne Bay when he suffered a cardiac arrestCredit: Cover ImagesThe dad was football mad, working as a coach for several sides in KentCredit: Cover ImagesHe suffered a cardiac arrest while doing a work out at Snap Fitness in Herne Bay, Kent.Tim was rushed to the QEQM Hospital in Margate but he never regained consciousness and died three days later with his family at his bedside.His death has also hit the local football community across the county where he was respected for his coaching skills and knowledge, KentOnline reports.He also worked as a football development manager for Millwall FC Community Trust.Read More on FootballTim, also known as “Sellsy” lived in Herne Bay along with his long-term partner Lisa Goodger and their children Cody, 13, and Demi, 10.Tim and Lisa had been together for 15 years and got engaged on her 50th birthday, in May last year.Paying tribute, a heartbroken Lisa said the family had been left in “unimaginable shock”.She said: “The first we knew that anything was wrong was when a policeman arrived at our home in Talmead Road and said Tim had been rushed to hospital after collapsing at the gym.Most read in Football“We expected to find him recovering, so it was an unimaginable shock to be told that he had suffered brain damage.”Lisa added that doctors feared he would not regain consciousness and he died on August 20, surrounded by his family at his bedside.Former Luton star Tom Lockyer reflects on cardiac arrest and life with a defibrillatorThe mum-of-two said: “One minute he was with us and the next he was gone.“It was a horrific ordeal, which we are still struggling to come to terms with.”Tim was brought up in Whitstable and went to St Anselm’s School in Canterbury.He later attended the University of East London where he studied for a business degree.His passion though was football and turned it into a job with roles at Gillingham, Crystal Palace and Millwall FC.The club said it was “devastated” by Tim’s deathCommunity Trust CEO Sean Daly said: “Tim played a pivotal role in expanding the department into the leading sports provider across Lewisham and Southwark.“His unwavering passion for nurturing both players and people shone through in every aspect of his work.”Mr Daly added: “We are all devastated by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague.“His kind-hearted nature touched everything he did. He was driven by a genuine desire to help others and make a positive impact.“Regardless of background or circumstance, Tim always looked for ways to support others in reaching their goals.”His warmth, generosity, and spirit will never be forgotten. He will be profoundly missed.”During a radio interview in 2023, Tim said: “I see first-hand the impact our work has on the kids in the local community. I feel very blessed to do this role.Tim, a QPR fan, met Lisa at the Monument pub in Canterbury, where she worked part-time behind the bar while he played for the pub team.Lisa said: “He was kind, funny and a little quirky and we just hit it off. There wasn’t a bad bone in him.“If he wasn’t coaching, playing or watching football, he was talking about it.”In a post on Facebook, Dean Gonsalves, Tankerton FC’s youth teams club secretary wrote that Tim managed the club’s veterans side to success in the Kent County Cup and ran development sessions.As well as that, Tim also mentored students from Canterbury Christ Church University and organised futsal programmes and summer schools along with coaching numerous teams.Mr Gonsalves said: “Above all, he inspired players and coaches alike to get involved in grassroots football.“We all like to think we know football but, when you spoke to Tim, you realised just how deep the game goes – and how much knowledge and passion he carried.“A UEFA B-licensed coach, he also served as a mentor with the Kent FA, helping clubs and coaches across the county. He was simply brilliant.”A spokesperson for Whitstable Town FC said Tim was “a huge part of the club in recent years”.“His passion, commitment, and support for the teams he was involved with made him a familiar and respected figure to so many across local football.“Above all, Tim was a friend – kind, genuine, and always willing to give his time for others.“He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.”Along with his family, Tim leaves three older sisters, Angela, Anne-Marie and Jennifer.Anne-Marie said: “He was our baby brother and we are all heartbroken.”A GoFundMe page has been set up to help support his family as well as to provide a long-term legacy in his honour.His sister Angela said: “Losing Tim in these circumstances has been devastating for all concerned and it leaves you wondering what could have been done to prevent it.“Many people have asked what they could do to help or support and this is something we have thought long and hard about.“Please train in how to administer CPR because every second really does count. Statistics are low, but if received early, and properly, CPR supports higher chances of survival until medical support arrives.“Our brother was stubborn, and his health wasn’t always a priority to him – we all know life gets busy.“So, if you or your loved ones haven’t had a routine health check – get one. It is so easy.”Blood pressure machines and checks at pharmacies could well save you or a loved one. Please don’t take your health for granted.”The football development manager was a much-loved figure in the sportCredit: Cover ImagesA GoFundMe page has been set up to help support Tim’s grieving familyCredit: Cover ImagesTim died in hospital, surrounded by his familyCredit: Facebook More

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    Floyd Schofield out to make it up to his son for cancelling Disneyland trip after mysteriously pulling out of last fight

    FLOYD SCHOFIELD has vowed to make it up to his little boy after cancelling a trip to Disneyland.Schofield had planned to take his son on the trip of a lifetime following his WBC lightweight world title fight againt Shakur Stevenson in Saudi Arabia in February.Floyd Schofield with his sonCredit: INSTAGRAM @kid_austin1Schofield mysteriously pulled out of his fight in February against Shakur StevensonCredit: TwitterBut the unbeaten American pulled out of the bout in mysterious circumstances during fight week, citing an illness which left him hospitalised.His dad and trainer even went as far as to sensationally claim his son had been POISONED as he shared images of the boxer bed-bound.Schofield later returned home to the US and had to break the news to his baby son that their celebratory trip to Disneyland had been KOd. He revealed: “Actually, when I first got back from Saudi, I would say it was a little sad because I was a new dad, I couldn’t be around my son for like three months.READ MORE IN BOXING”I gave my son a promise, after I get the green belt, we’ll go to Disney, so I didn’t really get to fulfil that.”So seeing him come back and I had nothing to show for it that like put me in a very bad depressed state.”I wasn’t one to believe in depression really but actually going through it is a real thing. “I’m just glad I have my dad, my fiancee, my son and they got me back to where I was supposed to be.”Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSchofield, 22, now returns on Saturday against ex-featherweight champ Tevin Farmer, 34, on the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard. And he plans to finally take his nine-month old son away after the fight – this time on a European getaway. Jake Paul issues heartfelt message to ex-boxing opponent Ben Askren who needs lung transplant after battling infectionHe added: “I wanna take them somewhere that other kids have not been able to go somewhere like Greece or somewhere that a nine month old don’t go, so something nice.”Schofield was pulled out of his bout against Stevenson, 27, by the British Boxing Board of Control – who oversaw the event – after a health check. His dad’s allegations of poisoning were never proven and Schofield never explained his mystery illness – and it looks as though he never will.He admitted: “I just want to leave stuff in the past. Whatever happened, happened. I’m not trying to get into that.”I’m just looking forward and if me and Shakur are going to run it in the future, so be it. But right now I’ve just got to look at Tevin Farmer.” Schofield confirmed his health woes are past him – even managing to find light of the situation with sceptical fans online. He said: “Yeah, I’m good. I have been trolling people in the comments. They’re like, ‘Hopefully he shows up.’ I’m like, ‘I might, I’ll think about it.'” Former sparring partners Stevenson and Schofield has their fight cancelledTevin Farmer now fights SchofieldCredit: Getty More