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FA announces new rules on pitchside walls after death of former Arsenal youth player

Billy Vigar, 21, died in September last year after suffering a brain injury when he collided with a concrete barrier trying to keep a ball in play

The Independent UK

Wingate & Finchley have perspective and concrete wall altered after Vigar’s death

Eight weeks after their last home game, the non-league club returned to their stadium eager to honour memory of opponent

The Guardian - UK

Every National League club to delay kick-offs for fresh promotion campaign

The discussions with the EFL are ongoing and the issue remains under consideration

The Independent UK

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Is Samuel Asamoah Paralysed? High Risk Diagnosis Confirms Nerve Damage That Could End His Mobility Forever

Togolese star Samuel Asamoah faces 'high risk of paraplegia' after a pitch accident. His severe neck fractures spark urgent calls for global pitch-side safety reforms.

International Business Times UK

As Billy Vigar’s family grieve, FA faces questions over its response on safety issues

Alex Fletcher called for changes after crashing into concrete hoardings three years ago. As far as he is concerned, nothing happened as a result

The Guardian - UK

FA warned incident which led to Billy Vigar’s death is ‘ticking time bomb’

Chichester City player Vigar died last week aged 21 after he collided with a concrete barrier.

The Independent UK

FA action will be ‘too little too late’ after ‘preventable’ Billy Vigar death, says Alex Fletcher

Vigar died after colliding with a concrete wall during a match for Chichester City

The Independent UK

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Saturday’s briefing: Kane becomes Bayern centurion and Palmer ruled out

Kane hit a double to bring up his ton in just 104 games.

The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta pays tribute to Billy Vigar after former Arsenal player dies aged 21

The striker joined the Gunners’ academy at 14

Evening Standard

Mikel Arteta pays tribute to former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar following death

Vigar died age 21 after suffering a ‘significant brain injury’ during a match

The Independent UK

FA to conduct safety review after death of former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar

A petition is calling for the ‘removal of brick walls and other hard, immovable structures surrounding pitches’ after the death of the former Arsenal academy player

The Independent UK

Billy Vigar Death: Former Arsenal Academy Player Who Died of Significant Brain Injury Sparks Questions on Football Safety

Former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar has died aged 21 after suffering a brain injury during a Chichester City match, sparking safety concerns.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Arsenal Striker Billy Vigar Dies After Brain Injury Sustained During Game

The 21-year-old was playing for Chichester City in the seventh tier of English football.

Sports Illustrated

Fixture postponed and tributes pour in for Billy Vigar after former Arsenal player dies aged 21

Arsenal and Derby among the clubs paying respects to Billy Vigar

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The Guardian - UK

Billy Vigar, Chichester and former Arsenal player, dies after sustaining brain injury

The Chichester City forward Billy Vigar has died at the age of 21 after sustaining a ‘significant brain injury’ in a game last Saturday

The Independent UK

Former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar dies aged 21 after freak accident during match

Vigar was left with a ‘significant brain injury’ after colliding with a concrete wall during a game

Football London

Arsenal U21s player ratings vs Sparta Prague U21s as Joel Ideho lively and Hubert Graczyk mixed

How Arsenal's young stars got on individually in their Premier League International Cup clash against Czech side Sparta Prague at Meadow Park as the Gunners lost 1-0 to the visitors

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