Sadly, Freddie Pritchard from our Gresford Athletic Junior Under 10s team has gained his angel wings.

Freddie passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning whilst travelling home with his family after enjoying an amazing holiday together.

A message from Matt, his coach:

“As a coaching team, we have worked with Freddie since the age of 6 when he began his footballing journey with GAJFC.

“We have seen Freddie blossom as a player, teammate and a lovely person. Freddie was a well-loved member of the team and was developing into a good footballer with a fierce left foot, who scored lots of goals for us.

“The coaches, players and parents will all miss Freddie dearly, but he will always be with us in our hearts and he won't be forgotten.”

All of our Gresford Athletic teams, from Junior, Under 17s, Reserves and First Team, will be holding either a minute’s silence or minute’s applause this weekend as a mark of respect for Freddie and to show our condolences to his family, friends and teammates.

We would love for you all to join us this weekend, if possible, with your own minute’s silence.