Redditch United: Tributes after non-league footballer's death

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A non-league club has confirmed the death of one of its players.

The club said in a statement on Sunday that Tom had died at the weekend.

The statement said that Mr Rankin's loss will be felt by all at the club.

A special person left us today.

Life is so precious people. We often take things for granted i know I do. In reality certain things really aren’t that important in the grand scheme of things. A special person left us today and words cannot describe how special this lad was. 💙💙🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Matt Clarke (@matty263) March 27, 2022

The club said its thoughts were with the family of Mr. Rankin.

David Faulkner met with the father of the man who died.

He told me to go home and give my boys a hug. He said on Facebook that he was so humble.

The man was on the bench for the home defeat by Rushden and Diamonds in the Southern League.

Their opponents were among many football clubs who mourned.

The death of Mr. Rankin was a truly sad loss, according to the FC.

The football team at the university paid tribute to him.

Club Secretary Margaret Folwell:Tom was a regular for Loughborough Students during his time studying at Loughborough. Sending love and condolences to his family, friends, team mates and former team mates from all at Loughborough Students FC

RIP TOM💜