Chichester striker Billy Vigar died after sustaining a “significant brain injury” during the match on 20th September

The outside of the Maurice Rebak stadium, home of Wingate & Finchley FC — Credit – Martin Addison / Wingate & Finchley FC / CC BY-SA 2.0

Wingate & Finchley FC have postponed their next two home matches following the death of a player who was injured during a match last week.

Chichester striker Billy Vigar died on Thursday 25th September after he sustained a “significant brain injury” during the Isthmian League game at Wingate & Finchley’s ground in Summers Lane on Saturday September 20th.

It is thought that the injury occurred when he collided with a concrete wall.

In a statement issued this morning, the club said: “Following such tragic circumstances there is currently no appetite for football at the Maurice Rebak Stadium.

“The club have been in full discussions with the FA and we would like to thank them for both their understanding and actions.

“We would also like to thank the Professional Footballers’ Association who have been a support in dealing with our own players’ welfare.

“The club is incredibly mindful of the debate that followed Billy’s passing and intend to install rubber safety padding in the ground once it has received full accreditation from the relevant sanctioning authorities.

“We will be making no further comment.”

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