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Peter Hennessey & David Kent

Tributes paid as young player dies after becoming unwell during football match

A young man has died after becoming seriously unwell during a football match.

Dylan Rich of West Bridgford Colts was playing against Boston United on Thursday.

He collapsed during the FA Youth Cup tie, with the fans in attendance at Regatta Way in Nottingham asked to leave.

He leaves behind his parents Mike and Anna and sister Lucy.

The club said in a a statement: "It is with great sadness that, following the events of Thursday evening, we have to announce the tragic passing of Dylan Rich.

"This news has left everyone involved with our club devastated and heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents Mike and Anna, his sister Lucy and Dylan’s family, friends and teammates.

"The club would like to thank everyone within the Colts and wider football community for the hundreds of heartfelt messages and thoughts that we have received over the past few days.

"The Club will provide all the support it can to those players and club officials impacted by this tragic event, but for now there are no further words possible, and we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly difficult time."

Dylan was transported to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham after the incident, NottinghamshireLive reports.

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