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Fans pay tribute after death of Oxford, Swindon, Swansea player age 50

Fans have took to pay tribute after the shock death of Oxford, Swindon, Swansea player Joey Beauchamp, age 50, was confirmed on Saturday.

Oxford-born Beauchamp signed for the U’s as a youth player in 1987, having been a ball boy at the Milk Cup final in 1986, as part of the Summertown Stars side.

He is currently 10th in the U’s appearances table with 428 games, and fifth in the all-time Oxford goalscoring chart with 77.

Having starred as a youngster and received interest in many top clubs, Beauchamp was bought by West Ham for £1,000,000 in 1994, before a spell at Swindon Town after which he returned to the Manor to help the side win promotion in 1996.

A toe injury finished his career after his final goal for the club at the Kassam Stadium against Exeter City.

OXFORD UNITED CLUB STATEMENT:

The thoughts of everyone at Oxford United are with the family and friends of Joey Beauchamp who has passed away aged 50.

Oxford born Joey signed as a YTS trainee in 1987 having been a ball boy at the Milk Cup Final in 1986 as part of the Summertown Stars side.

He is currently 10th in the Oxford appearances table with 428 games, and fifth in the all-time Oxford goalscoring chart with 80.

Having starred as a youngster and attracted the interest of many top clubs Joey was bought by West Ham United for £1,000,000 in 1994 before a spell at Swindon Town after which he returned to the Manor to help the side win promotion in 1996.

A toe injury ended his career after his final goal for the club at the Kassam Stadium against Exeter City.

The club will pay fitting tribute to one of its greatest ever players in due course but for now we ask fans to allow Joey’s family some privacy at this incredibly sad time.

League Two outfit Swindon Town wrote via Twitter: “We are heartbroken to learn of the death of former Town player, Joey Beauchamp.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joey’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”

JOEY’S CAREER:

1989–1994 – Oxford United – 124 games (20 goals)
1991 → Swansea City (loan) – 5 games (2 goals)
1994 – West Ham United
1994–1995 – Swindon Town – 39 games (3 goals)
1995–2002 – Oxford United – 238 games (43 goals)
2004 – Abingdon Town

As mentioned, fans pay tribute after the death of Oxford, Swindon, Swansea player Joey Beauchamp, age 50, is sadly confirmed…

@davidtaylor3454: I can’t believe this has happened absolute legend thoughts with his family

@csfiore: 50 years old, that’s simply too soon. I remember the stories my dad would tell me about his following of Oxford and it was clear that Joey was adored, even deemed a legend, to those involved with the club. It’s safe to say he will forever be an integral part of OUFC. RIP Joey.

@NigelBarrett6: Absolutely devastated by this sad news about Joey Beauchamp. A total Oxford legend, local lad and one hell of a winger. RIP Joey. Keep on terrorising them down that wing up there, lad. The Oxford family will never forget you #OUFC #joeybeauchamp

@Onzmeister: Very sad, a true legend of Oxford Utd and player who any oxford player should look up too… As a Swindon fan it just didnt work out in a red shirt, cause he always had yellow on his heart. #oufc #foreveryellow

@rachhfost: Struggling to process this

@HGrahamhhh: That’s sad, great player, watched him many times play for Oxford. Thoughts go out for his family, friends and all who knew him.

@PaddyStavros: Heartbreaking news. Thoughts are with his family and friends. Never worked out at West Ham or here at Swindon Town but why would it – is heart was with you Yellows. RIP Joey Beauchamp. #Stfc

@hilly1893: What a player, never got the luxury of seeing him live as was before my time. But grew up listening to stories from my old man about him, and probably one of the best Oxford players ever. RIP Joey 💛

@Moffontour: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Was only chatting to him a week ago. My hearts aching so bad right now 💔💔💔 my OUFC hero and most recently a friend with a heart of gold. 💛💙💛💙💛

@jasonpriestOUFC: Gutted to hear this, my favourite player of that time and I loved sponsoring Joey and being linked to a true legend

@heyit5sam: High in the sky with Jim Smith and Mickey Lewis 💛

@G_Lock75: Terrible news, I have such fond memories of Joey racing down the wing at the Manor. A fantastic player and a terrible loss. RIP Joey. A true Oxford legend 😥.

@deanolamps81: Absolutely loved to hate him back in the day! A massive part of the rivalry that means so much to both sets of fans. Such sad news and thoughts are with his friends and family #stfc #oufc #A420

@benjokelly: This has absolutely floored me this evening. Remembering him for what a sensational player he was and thinking of his family. RIP Joey

@GeorgePBishop8: RIP Joey, was a nice guy and very insightful on the game. Use to have good banter with him in the bookies him knowing I was a Swindon fan.

@hraarmstrong: We’ve all enjoyed just a super away win but I’ll tell you Joey Beauchamp had more talent than anyone on that pitch today. More than that, he was an idol to a whole generation, just living every kid’s dream and terrorising fullbacks every week. RIP Joey #OUFC

@Joe_Citrone: Joey Beauchamp was before my time, but much of my life has been influenced by him. Named after him, grew up watching clips of him and listening to my Dad talk about him. One of this club’s greatest ever. RIP Joey. #oufc

@hilly1893: What a player, never got the luxury of seeing him live as was before my time. But grew up listening to stories from my old man about him, and probably one of the best Oxford players ever. RIP Joey 💛

@Sam_Wooll: I feel sick and numb. I speak to Joey on the phone a couple of times a week. I know he has had a tough time of late but he promised he wouldn’t do this. We have lost a legend not just on the pitch but off it. Can’t believe I’m saying this. RIP Joey.

@bearonabike3: Absolutely gutted sad in so many ways . RIP Joey

@johnlyle: What horrendous news and so young. RIP Joey and thanks always for the memories 😔

@JohnWil43140862: an hour ago I was ecstatic at the Charlton result. The the Joey news was confirmed and I’m trying to cope with overwhelming sadness of it all. Such a tragedy for his family and a reminder of that fragility of the human mind. RIP Joey and thanks for the memories.

@JoeOUFC: What a player!! Wasn’t my favourite person off the pitch when I was an Oxford nightlife regular, but I always respected him for the great memories he gave us at the Manor. So so sad. This has hit home because of my own struggles. Please look out for your friends and family 💛

@nickmanor: Simply one of our greatest ever. Shocked, saddened. You may be gone, you’ll never be forgotten 💛💛💛😪 #ripjoey

@DaveOufc: I’m saying it now! If we do get a new stadium and #makethebreake I 100% want a Joey beauchamp stand! One of our own! #oufc #legend

@OUFCJoe: Everytime he got the ball the whole of the ground expected something special to happen and it normally did. We saw him flying down the wing at the Manor.. now he’s flying high #RiPjoey #joeybeauchamp #oufc

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