Paul Sykes

[Andy Y. (G&NFC)]

It would appear from the Folstone Invicta site that their striker, Paul Sykes collapsed and died tonight during the game against Margate.

 

This is dreadful news concerning a player extremely well known in Kent. I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get onto the Folkstone forum to post our condolences, can someone else make an attempt on our behalf please.

 

Sort of puts things into perspective doesnt it?

 

I think somewhere else on the forum Alan W has suggested we have a collection for his family at the Burton game. I totally agree with that idea, does anyone else have any thoughts on the subject?

[Guest]

The Dover website's forum is currently open for tributes. He was a Dover lad, who played for us, Folkestone, Margate, Dartford and Gillingham.

 

www.doverathletic.com

[Guest]

Totally agree. Hopefully Wicksy can set something up.

[Fleetbabe]

It was all over the local news this morning. A collection is a really good idea.

[fleetboy14]

It is with sadness that i read about the tragic death of Paul Sykes, perhaps as a mark of respect for the lad, there could be a memorial game set up to raise money for his family, perhaps a game between a kent select side versus a premier league or championship side.I would like to know if anybody feels this is agood idea.

[Alan ( GNFC )]

When I posted on the Folkestone messageboard, I read the KSC Final will be played between Margate and Dover at Folkestone with proceeds going to the Sykes family.

[Blinkjim]

a sad and shocking event!! It is something you never expect. I thinnk a collection from the fans for the family of paul sykes would be the least we could do. If those with conecion with the club could try and arrange something for the burton game??

[Jimmy]

Puts all other things in perspective.

 

Absolute shocker.

[Richard C]

I'll admit never having seen Paul play - i remember him being mentioned on the dartford message board a year or 2 back and i have to admit i am thoroughly upset. I will be going to watch whatever testimonial is put in place for him and wherever it is. So upset, its just not right or fair.

[EUFC superb]

it is a shocking thing that has just happen.

i would like to pay my condolances to mr. sykes's family and freinds.

the amazing thing is this happens quite a lot with foe being the most high profile.

[Bernard]

It is certainly a sober event. It shows us how fragile life is even for those who exercise frequently. This was particularly true of Mark Vivien Foe as a professional footballer, but is certainly relevant to Paul Sykes as well. As has been said already, a collection is clearly the least we could do in the circumstances.

[Alan W (GNFC)]

The post mortem hasnt revealed any definitive cause of his death & further investigations are being undertaken according to the BBC.

[Alan W (GNFC)]

A touching video tribute on the Dover video site

 

DOVER VIDEO TRIBUTE TO PAUL SYKES

[Guest]

paul was a very close friend of mine and i would like to say thank you for all your kind words. you all would have been proud to have had paul as a player at the club he was great person and a great friend shears.