The non league community have took to pay tribute to 23 year old player Michael Palmer who died after collapsing on the pitch during a match.
He suddenly collapsed while playing for Crowland Town FC on Saturday afternoon, quickly being taken to hospital but unfortunately never regained consciousness.
The club wrote via their Twitter account: “As some of you may already be aware Crowland Town FC tragically lost one of our family members yesterday playing the game he loved. Our player Michael Palmer tragically collapsed during the game and never regained consciousness.
“He was the most kind, caring person and a passionate Manchester Utd fan and always strived to achieve the best he could and will be greatly missed by all at the club and the local football community.
“A huge thank you to Leverington FC players and staff for their help and respect. Our thoughts are with Michael’s family and friends at this sad time 💛💚”
Our thoughts are with Michael’s family and friends at this sad time 💛
Again we would like to thank @Levy_Sports_FC res for everything they done, our up most respect goes to all them that we’re there. Credit to the @PDFLUK— Crowland Town ⚽️ (@CrowlandTown) February 26, 2023
He was the most kind, caring person and a passionate Manchester Utd fan and always strived to achieve the best he could and will be greatly missed by all at the club and the local football community. A huge thank you to Leverington FC players and staff for their help and respect.
— Crowland Town ⚽️ (@CrowlandTown) February 26, 2023
Holbeach Bank said: “As a club of Holbeach Bank, we like to show our respect.
“For the sad news yesterday. Micheal gone to soon! 😢
“He will be remembered by many people.
“Football is a rival sport.
“But Things like this brings football teams together on thoughts and respect in the game… ❤️🖤
“Today the Whaplode Drove family feel terrible loss. We offer our utmost condolences to his friends, family and fellow teammates and back room staff at Crowland Town FC.
“Michael Palmer was a decent, kind, committed and fierce player, who offered all the same qualities as a friend.
“Many of our boys grew up with him from a young age and these qualities never changed, he truly was a good man filled with love.
“It was hard not to be in awe of him whenever he laced up and graced our grass.
“He offered leadership and guidance to those around him and truly changed the dynamic of our family.
“His passion for football was undeniable, admirable even.
“We were fortunate enough to have him represent us as our Reserves team captain, and Peterborough Sunday Team regular, and with every performance his vigour and his roar deafened those around him, he was a managers dream, always constructive, always developing, and always helping. Football ran through him, it never faded and it never will.
“We as a club hope to continue to play with the passion he inspired, and with that we know that his memory will forever live and play with us. He’s gone far too soon, but his lessons that he taught us will last an eternity.
“Palmer, if everyone played the game with the same love you did, then the game will truly live forever. may you rest in beautiful peace. On Saturday the 25th of February 2023, Michael woke up to play the game he loved, hold your loved ones close, always.”
The referee of Saturday’s game also paid tribute: “My thoughts and prayers go to Michael’s family and friends.
“The beautiful game we all love lost a special young man yesterday and he will never be forgotten. Nobody should ever not come home from a football game.
“I would like to add the conduct of both teams players is something you should both be proud of. Everyone did everything they could to try and help Michael.
“My thoughts are with everyone connected or knew Michael.”
Whaplode Drove Rovers FC wrote: “Whaplode Drove Rovers are devastated to hear that Michael Palmer sadly passed away yesterday playing the sport that he loved. Michael was such a loving and caring young man who always put others ahead of himself, we are privileged that he was once a part of our club.”
A post from the Lincolnshire FA read: “Our thoughts at this devastating time are with the family and friends of Michael Palmer.
“On Saturday, Michael tragically collapsed and lost his life playing the game he loved. On behalf of the wider football family, our condolences go out to his family, friends and all at Crowland Town.
“We were fortunate enough to have him represent us as our Reserves team captain, and Peterborough Sunday Team regular, and with every performance his vigour and his roar deafened those around him, he was a manager’s dream, always constructive, always developing, and always helping. Football ran through him, it never faded and it never will.
“We, as a club, hope to continue to play with the passion he inspired, and with that we know that his memory will forever live and play with us. He’s gone far too soon, but his lessons that he taught us will last an eternity. Palmer, if everyone played the game with the same love you did, then the game will truly live forever. May you rest in beautiful peace.
“On Saturday the 25th of February 2023 Michael woke up to play the game he loved, hold your loved ones close, always.”
Even though his time here was short, he still had made a massive impact on all our young lads with his leadership and determination, rest in heavenly peace Michael, all of us will forever miss you, we send our condolences to all his loved ones #ripmichaelpalmer 🧡🖤
— Whaplode Drove Rovers FC (@WDRoversFC) February 26, 2023
As mentioned, to non league community and others took to pay tribute to the much loved 23 year old player who sadly died after collapsing on the pitch…
@AFCRD: Sending our thoughts and condolences from all at AFCRD to Michael’s family, friends and club.
@CoachGem: Sending our love from @LincolnUnited, Micheal was a fantastic coach with us when we were Hykham Town and always fondly remembered by his players ❤️💙
@DeepingRangers: Our thoughts and condolences to Michael’s family and everyone at @CrowlandTown from everybody at Deeping Rangers
@bostontownfc: Sincere condolences from everyone at Boston Town
@afcmalborne: So sorry to hear this, thoughts are with those connected to Michael, from all at AFC Malborne ❤️
@MHoldup: Sincerest condolences, thoughts are with his family and all who were there yesterday x
@lfc_jayj: Deeply saddened thoughts with his family and friends , I was Micheal’s Fa coach mentor for a couple of years when he was in lincoln and have always kept in touch still, was only messaging him last Thurs , he was a friend a very fine coach and most of all a very good person.
@NettlehamFC2: Condolences from us all at Nettleham. Our thoughts are with Michael’s family and friends
@PointonFC1st: All at Pointon send our thoughts and condolences to his teammates, friends and family. RIP Michael 💙🙏
@Pboro_City_FC: So sorry to hear of this tragedy, our thoughts go out to all family and friends #footballfamily
@MightyHolland: So sorry to hear this very sad news ! Everyone connected with @MightyHolland send their heart felt condolences 🧡🧡 keep those memories close to your hearts ♥️ xx
@jagp1979: So sorry to read this, condolences to all.
@JillCar30593953: Deepest condolences to Michael’s family & friends our thoughts are with you all from all at Crowland Juniors FC
@Holbeach_UtdFC: Sending our sincere condolences to all concerned. Devastating to hear and our thoughts are with everyone both club and family.
@IanWalker93: So sorry to hear this! Heard yesterday and made me numb! Thoughts with all friends, Family & Teammates! 💛💚
@ChrisGaley80: Thoughts and condolences to Michael’s family friends and everyone at @CrowlandTown
@StuartR07164184: This is a heartbreaking read. Tragedy at any time is awful. On the field is dreadful. I feel for not only his family but all those that played with him week in week out. 😢🙏🏻
@SpaldingUnited: Everyone associated with @SpaldingUnited sends their heartfelt thoughts and condolences to Michael’s family….RIP Michael 🌷
@RachaelHowes2: So so sad. Thoughts and condolences with his family, friends, teammates and Club x
@vancan41: So sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers are with Michael’s family, friends and team mates.
@chris18palmer: So sorry to hear this thoughts from myself and all @AdvancedFC1, keep playing ball high above young man
@ramsey_town: Devastating news to hear! Sending our condolences from all here at Ramsey Town Football Club. Deepest thoughts with Michael’s family, friends and all associated with @CrowlandTown
@WeAreNavenby: Awful news, so sorry to hear & thoughts are with friends & family. Condolences from everyone here at @WeAreNavenby 💛💙⚽️
So very sorry to hear this news today. Michael was my nephew’s coach a few years ago, here is a pic of them. Was an absolute gent and am forever grateful for him supporting my nephew. So sorry for your loss and those who knew him well. Will be sorely missed by all who he met pic.twitter.com/Di8dfGSQwm
— Ian (@C0ACH20) February 26, 2023
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