Sad news from Folkestone...

[Ian_W]

The below is from the official Folkestone site ( http://www.folkestoneinvicta.co.uk ):

 

It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of Invicta striker Paul Sykes. He collapsed about 30 minutes into tonights delayed kick-off match. Margate physio John Griffin tried to revive him whilst awaiting the ambulance, he was taken to William Harvey Hospital and was pronounced dead.

 

Everybody is in shock here so more information will not become available until tomorow. Paul was well known to both sets of players having previously been a Margate player. Paul is going to be sadly missed.

 

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I am sure that the thoughts of everyone at Hornchurch is with all involved tonight.

[YELLOW]

Have just read it. Brings back horrible memories of Marc Vivien Foe.

[Bridge]

Very sad indeed. Sympathies to family and friends.

[Johnny the Horse]

Deepest condolences from all at Romford FC. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Paul.

[Urchin Boy]

I Can Only Echo What Has Been Said, R.I.P

[mala_D]

Extremely sad news indeed.

 

Trust we shall be paying our respects before k.o on saturday?

[The Monk]

Sad news. Minutes silence on Saturday surly in order....

[tinky]

yeah would expect so. condolences to the friends + family

[Urchino]

Goes without saying our thoughts are with his family & friends

[DADDY HOMER 030crew]

Sad news,deepest sympathies to pauls family.

[zody]

didnt know him but you never want this to happen in the footballing world, I lost a good friend at 37 who died in front of me at Brittons Park 5 years ago in front of a match my son was playing in.

 

My heart goes out to his family