A memorial football match was a “fitting tribute” to Fulbourn Sports player Tom Smith, who collapsed and died after a game last month.
More than 1,000 people turned out to watch Tottenham Hotspur Legends XI play Fulbourn Sports at the home of Histon FC, the Glass World Stadium, yesterday.
The 23-year-old was an avid Spurs fan and was in his sixth season playing for Fulbourn Sports when he collapsed and died after playing against Cherry Hinton on October 2 in the Cambridgeshire FA Challenge Cup.
Manager Richard Chege said: “The memorial match went very well. Tottenham won the game 5-1 but it was a very good day.
“I think we had about 1,000 through the turnstiles to support it.
“The air ambulance landed on the pitch before the match and it was fitting as they were the ones who came on the day to try and help Tom.
“It was a fitting tribute to Tom.”
The match raised thousands of pounds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Alzheimer’s, Tom’s family’s chosen charities
This article appeared in the Cambridge News on November 11th.
