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Post by frankiegth on Sept 9, 2006 19:07:57 GMT
Terrible tragedy today and my thoughts and condolence to his family. A friend of mine died the same way 10 years ago, nothing can prepare you for such a tragedy, truly horrific for everyone on the scene. Once again so sorry for Matt ad his family,friends and loved ones.  |
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Post by coops on Sept 9, 2006 20:14:31 GMT
Terrible tragedy today and my thoughts and condolence to his family. A friend of mine died the same way 10 years ago, nothing can prepare you for such a tragedy, truly horrific for everyone on the scene. Once again so sorry for Matt ad his family,friends and loved ones. Just had to look this up. That is a terrible thing to happen, my thoughts go out to his friends and family and anyone who was at the game. |
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Post by ojiveojive on Sept 9, 2006 20:22:14 GMT
I can only echo the condolences and sentiments already expressed.
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Post by Giggy of Telford on Sept 9, 2006 22:12:25 GMT
I saw this on Buckschat earlier. It's absolutely awful. My sympathies to everyone who knew him.
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Post by emochris on Sept 9, 2006 22:27:48 GMT
Its just so horrible...
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Post by ambersalamander on Sept 11, 2006 16:52:00 GMT
Horrible is the word. Poor family and friends and fans... imagine how long it would take something like that to sink in?   |
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Post by martello on Sept 11, 2006 19:30:43 GMT
Indeed, sympathies with Matt's family, friends and teammates. A tragic end to what by all accounts was a promising career.
And I'm sad to report that the following day (Sunday), Josh Briggs, an Eastbourne Borough under-15s player, collapsed and died in what would appear very similar circumstances, during a match against Hastings. Josh was 14. My thoughts are with his family and all those who knew him at Eastbourne Borough.
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Post by peekay on Sept 11, 2006 19:40:49 GMT
We can all be flippant about it sometimes but despite what Bill Shankley said some things are more important than football. Sincerest condolences to the families,friends and team-mates of Matt and Josh. |
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Post by ambersalamander on Sept 11, 2006 22:20:12 GMT
Two in one weekend! And him only 14!  |
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Post by emochris on Sept 11, 2006 22:38:01 GMT
My thoughs go out to the families,friends and team-mates of Matt and Josh as well and to them in 9/11 as well since its the 5 year anniversary
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Post by Giggy of Telford on Sept 11, 2006 23:12:52 GMT
My thoughs go out to the families,friends and team-mates of Matt and Josh as well and to them in 9/11 as well since its the 5 year anniversary Ditto for me |
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Post by ambersalamander on Sept 14, 2006 11:45:41 GMT
Three in one weekend, in fact. What with Wingate & Finchley's Simon Patterson killed in a car crash on saturday, and his teammate in a critical condition in hospital This is horrific. Make it stop! |
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Post by Col ISIHAC. on Sept 14, 2006 16:41:50 GMT
Bad news piled upon bad news As someone mentioned, a reminder that - whatever we believe as far as our team loyalties go, there is more to life than the results on a Saturday afternoon. The footballing community appears to be rallying around to support Matt's widow and child, but the other two instances have received less publicity. |
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Post by frankiegth on Sept 14, 2006 21:14:00 GMT
It's been a black week for football. I send my my condolence to the families of Josh and Simon. |
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Post by ojiveojive on Sept 15, 2006 8:30:04 GMT
Here's another one from last Saturday reported on the BBC's Midlands Today news programme last night. A 26 year old cricketer collapsed and died instantly from a heart defect that he'd been given the all clear on a year ago. The most heartbreaking thing about this is that his twin brother collapsed and died of the same problem whilst playing cricket exactly 12 years ago. They apparently both died at the same time of day, too - 1.20pm.
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