UK: 20-Year-Old Amateur Football Player Dies Suddenly

At some point, the media is going to put out an order that you can’t say “died suddenly” in a headline.

They’ll change it to “died spontaneously” or “died immediately.”

“Died immediately” is funny, I think.

Northampton Chronicle:

Tributes have poured in following the sudden death of a 20-year-old amateur footballer from Northampton.

Northants Combination and Nene Sunday League footballer Luke Abrahams, from East Hunsbury, sadly died in the early hours of Monday morning (Jan 23).

The former Abbeyfield School student played for Blisworth FC and Hunsbury Hawks FC and also had associations with AFC Spinney.

Hunsbury Hawks FC said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we had to say goodbye to Luke this week. He was a great player but an even better friend to us all. He started it all for the Hawks and we wouldn’t be here without him. Till we see you again, rest easy up there buddy. Love, your Hawks.”

Blisworth FC also paid their respects. They said: “The club is devastated to hear of the passing of one of our development players, 20-year-old Luke Abrahams. Our thoughts are very much with Luke’s family and friends.”

AFC Spinney wrote: “Rest in peace, Luke. A friend to many at Spinney.”

When he wasn’t playing or watching football, Luke worked at The Timken Company and The Optimist pub in Fish Street.

The Optimist said on its Facebook page: “Luke was an amazing colleague but more importantly an amazing person.

“Luke was part of the team here at The Optimist for nearly two years and I’m sure delivered a fantastic experience for you all.

“Our thoughts go out to Luke’s family during this challenging time. RIP you amazing young man.”

It’s really tragic.

I’m not broken up about it, because I don’t know anyone who suddenly died, because none of my people were dumb enough to take this deadly vax.

But it is a tragedy, to destroy this many lives for no real reason.