Tragedy hits Rushden (1 Viewer)

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Trophy tie postponed following death of goalkeeper
Rushden & Diamonds' FA Trophy first-round replay against Eastwood Town on Tuesday night was postponed following the death of goalkeeper Dale Roberts.
The 24-year-old joined Rushden from Nottingham Forest in January 2009 and was an England C international.
Chairman Gary Calder said in a statement on the club's official website: "It is with great sadness that this afternoon our England C goalkeeper Dale Roberts passed away.
"Our thoughts and prayers at this time go to his parents, family and friends."

 

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[Nick]

Oh Awful when somebody so young dies.

RIP. I wonder how he died,, it is bad when athletes die as they should be fitter than average.