Tributes have been paid to a promising young footballer who died after falling ill during a match.
Adam Ankers died on Monday after playing for Wycombe Wanderers under-19s.
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17-year-old Adam Ankers died ‘after playing football’ on MondayCredit: Unknown, clear with image table
Ankers was a student at Henley College in Oxfordshire, an aspiring footballer and a Wanderers season ticket holder, attending home games with his family.
He died in hospital on Monday after “falling ill” while playing for the Wanderers Foundation under-19 team.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Anker’s dad Alastair paid tribute to the “devastating” loss of his son.
He said: “Yesterday we lost my son Adam, who passed away after playing football, the sport he loved.
“We love him so much and the loss is devastating. He will always be with us and will never be forgotten.”
Wanderers will pay tribute to Ankers at their match against Oxford United on February 17.
First team manager Matt Bloomfield said: “I was deeply shocked to hear the news that Adam fell ill last week while playing the game he loves and has been in our thoughts ever since as we hope and pray for his recovery.
“We are all very saddened to learn that he was unable to pull through and our deepest sympathies go out to his friends, teammates and family at this terrible time.”
Mark Gaitskell, chief executive of Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, said: “This has been an extremely painful time for everyone involved with the Foundation as we mourn the tragic death of a talented, popular and well-loved young man.
“The news that he passed away on Monday has hit everyone hard and we are gathering our thoughts on how, in due course, we can best honor Adam and create a legacy in his name.
“For now we send our love, warmth and deepest condolences to his family and friends, and offer our full support to everyone at Wycombe Wanderers with anything we can do to be of help or comfort at this incredibly difficult time.”
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