Non-league club pays tribute to fan who died after medical emergency at game
DIDCOT Town have paid tribute to a 'huge character' who passed away following a medical emergency during their home game yesterday.
The match between the Railwaymen and Willand Rovers in Southern League Division One South was stopped eight minutes before the break, with the players sent to the changing rooms and the game later abandoned with the visitors 2-0 in front.
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The Railwaymen posted online: 'Sadly, on Saturday, we lost a true character at Didcot Town FC. Bob Worth was a huge character at the club, and he will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
'Once again, we would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends from everyone at Didcot Town.
'We would like to thank everyone from the football family for their well-wishes yesterday and today, and those that have left flowers at the club.
'We would also like to thank Vicky, who is a parent from our youth system, who was there and on hand to help, as well as the physio staff from both Didcot Town and Willand Rovers for their quick response and doing everything they could for Bob.
'Bob, you will be missed by everyone at the Loop Meadow Stadium.'
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