The young man, who grew up in the Gunners youth teams, did not make it: the accident last Saturday with his Chichester City, then the pharmacological coma and an intervention, but the lesions were too serious. Club condolence: “We are devastated”
Billy Vigar, 21 years old, a former Arsenal youth footballer, died following a serious brain injury reported last Saturday during a match with his Chichester City. The accident occurred at the beginning of the challenge against Wingate & Finchley, in the Isthmian Premier Division, seventh series. According to the British reconstructions, the boy would have beaten his head against a tough bordocked surface. The club explained in a note that “Vigar had been induced in a pharmacological coma and Tuesday had undergone surgery to increase the possibilities of recovery, but the injury proved too serious. His family is devastated that this happened while playing the sport he loved”. “We are devastated in learning that Billy Vigar has left us,” said the English football federation (FA). “Our most heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, loved ones and all the Chichester City FC at this incredibly difficult moment”.
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Vigar had entered the Arsenal Academy in 2017, at 14 years old, signing as a professional in 2022. He then played on loan to the derby, where he had played in the Under 21 team, and at the Estbourne Borough, before moving to zero parameter at the Hastings United in July 2024. He was then joined to the Chichester before the beginning of this season. Deep condolences also by his ex-Siquadra: “Everyone to Arsenal are devastated by the shocking news of the disappearance of Billy Vigar, who grew up in our Academy. Our thoughts go to his family and loved ones right now. Rest in peace, Billy”.
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