Football player dead at 21 after suffering
Tragic Loss in Football
The football community mourns the death of Billy Vigar, former Arsenal youth player,
after suffering a severe brain injury during a match for Chichester City in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
The Incident
Vigar collided with a concrete wall on Saturday and was hospitalized in an induced coma.
Despite surgery to aid recovery, he passed away on Thursday morning at just 21 years old.
Club Statement
Chichester City said, “It is with great sadness that Chichester City Football Club has to confirm the passing of Billy Vigar…
Rest in peace Billy. Forever in the hearts of all at Chichester City Football Club.”
The club also postponed Saturday’s match against Lewes.
Family Statement
Vigar’s family added, “The responses to the original update show how much Billy was thought of and loved within the sport.
His family are devastated that this has happened whilst he was playing the sport that he loved.”