The tragedy occurred during the match against Finchley within the League Premier Division, when the vigar hit the concrete wall next to the terrain. He was immediately transported to the hospital, where he was placed in the induced communion. On Tuesday, 23. September, he underwent brain surgery, but injuries were too heavy and doctors, unfortunately, failed to save him.
“After a serious injury, Billy was in an induced coma. The operation gave certain results, but the injury was too serious and lost him,” his family stated.
The Vigar arrived in Arsenal as a fourteenth year old and spent seven seasons in the Youth Categories of the London Club, where he was valid for an extremely talented attacker. After that, he continued his career in the lower leagues of English football.
Arsenal reacted to the news of his death, who expressed deep mourning, “Each Club member is devastated by these shocking news that our ex-thiefs are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Billy.”
Vigar’s premature death shook the English football public, and numerous messages of condolences arrived from clubs and from the fans who followed him through a youth career.
(Vijesti.ba)
