A 15-year-old footballer has died after collapsing during a match. Oxford United said its academy player, Amelia Aplin, collapsed during a game against Fulham at the club's training centre in Horspath on Saturday afternoon. Fulham FC Women said the club was "shocked and saddened" and its thoughts were with Amelia's family and friends. In a statement, the Junior Premier League said Amelia was "an enormously talented goalkeeper" and a "bright light in our all-stars programme". The league said her loss would be "felt deeply across our football community". The statement added: "Amelia represented everything we hope to see in a young footballer: resilience, passion, and a strong team spirit. "As a goalkeeper she played with courage and determination, and was a constant source of encouragement to her teammates "Her presence on the pitch and within the all-stars programme made a lasting impression on those who had the privilege of playing alongside her." Oxford United added: "We would like to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of the medical staff at both Oxford United and Fulham Football Club, along with the emergency services. "The Club will offer support to Amelia's famil
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Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield has paid an emotional tribute to 15-year-old Amelia Aplin, who died whilst playing for the club's academy on Saturday. The goalkeeper had been playing in a Junior Premier League game against Fulham at…
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Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield has paid an emotional tribute to 15-year-old Amelia Aplin, who died whilst playing for the club's academy on Saturday. The goalkeeper had been playing in a Junior Premier League…
Read original at BBC →A 15-year-old footballer has died after collapsing during a match. Oxford United said its academy player, Amelia Aplin, collapsed during a game against Fulham at the club's training centre in Horspath on Saturday…
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Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield has paid an emotional tribute to 15-year-old Amelia Aplin, who died whilst playing for the club's academy on Saturday. The goalkeeper had been playing in a Junior Premier League game against Fulham at…
View source →A 15-year-old footballer has died after collapsing during a match. Oxford United said its academy player, Amelia Aplin, collapsed during a game against Fulham at the club's training centre in Horspath on Saturday afternoon. Fulham FC Women…
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