Tributes have been paid and thousands raised as 28 year old player Mason Peddle dies with his family and club devastated.
Mason, who played for AFC Portchester and captained the under-23 team, died suddenly.
He was described to be a ‘top guy’, with others saying has had ‘huge character’ and adding that his death will be a ‘huge loss to everyone’.
Everyone at AFC Portchester is shocked and saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mason Peddle – captain of our under-23s side.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
The club will be doing all it can to support his family. pic.twitter.com/dGVRsZQcni
— AFC Portchester (@AFCPortchester) April 10, 2023
Mason – our captain, our teammate and our friend
Tributes flood in following the sad news that our under-23s captain Mason Peddle has passed away – click the link below.https://t.co/GqcaweNt4T
Picture by @davebodymore pic.twitter.com/w0s7hL4hfV
— AFC Portchester (@AFCPortchester) April 10, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT:
Just one of the many tributes to be made following the announcement on Monday evening that AFC Portchester’s under-23s captain Mason Peddle had passed away.
Everyone at The Royals was shocked and saddened on learning the news, and the tributes were led by Mason’s under-23s manager Mark Dugan.
He said: “Our captain, our teammate and our friend – you will be so, so missed by all at the club, and no more so than by us all at the under-23s.
“Our captain yes, but also a huge character around the club, around the island and surrounding football community.
“As teammate to many his influence was there for all to see and will no doubt be carried on by the many he helped in their footballing journey.
“A true friend to all that met him and a huge loss to everyone. RIP Mason – fly high brother.”
AFC Portchester’s players reacted to the news with many moving tributes posted on social media.
James Cowan said: “The kindest most loveable soul about. I have absolutely no words to say today. Just know that you was so loved by so many.”
Olly Searle commented: “There are no words. RIP Mase”, and Curtis Da Costa said: “Rest easy brother.”
Sam Pearce said: “Devastating news this. RIP buddy”, and Jake Raine commented: “Lost for words. Rest easy mate.”
A Gofundme page has been set up to help support Mason’s family and raise funds to cover the costs of his funeral – it has already raised £14,460 in just a few hours.
To make a donation please click here
Please give your support to Mason Peddle’s family – an incredible £14,460 has already been raised in donations.
To support this appeal and make your own donation please click the following link:https://t.co/OpSR6Ikcj3
— AFC Portchester (@AFCPortchester) April 10, 2023
Tributes were paid and thousands raised as the 28 year old player sadly dies with family and his club devastated…
@jdubs36: Truly shocking news. Sleep tight x
@WCFC_Staff: What a horrific piece of news and thoughts and prayers to all connected to the club and his family! ❤️
@KBlake28: I am so sad to hear this news 😔 RIP 😔 xx
@Char_Heather13: Rip Mason , Hearts go out to everyone associated with mason ❤️
@smith_stevej: So terribly sorry to hear this awful news, sincere condolences to all Mason’s family and friends RIP
@KyleDixon30: Very sad news, thoughts are with Masons family and friends at this difficult time
@Stephen64909600: My thoughts are with Mason’s family and everyone at the club 🙏
@CharlieCooper67: Wishing the family and everyone associated with mason the best, such sad news 😔💔
@studley86v2: Rest In Peace young man, thoughts are with everyone at AFC Portchester and all family and friends 💙💙
@lovefoxxxxx: Condolences to all family and friends. Very shocking and sad news!
@VinciFMRory: So sad to read this news..😪😪…Sending ❤️ and 🙏 to Masons family.
@jasonsmall1975: So sorry to hear this sad news r.i.p from everyone at afc stoneham
@sonny04114458: RIP Mason 🕊️
@Irongrid21: So sorry to hear about Mason’s passing. Condolences to his family.
@pompeyrod: Way too young, RIP ❤️ X
Everyone at Taunton sends their thoughts to to you all and to Mason’s family 💜
— Taunton Town FC (@TauntonTownFC) April 10, 2023
We are so sorry to read this. Our condolences to all family and friends. RIP Mason 🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/Q6KOTD7d5e
— Farnborough FC (@FarnboroughFC) April 10, 2023
Sending love and strength to Mason’s friends and family and all at the club 🖤🤍
— Bath City FC (@BathCity_FC) April 10, 2023
Everyone at Eastleigh Football Club sends their sincerest condolences to Mason’s family and friends 💙
— Eastleigh FC (@EastleighFC) April 10, 2023
Everyone at Portland United sends our heartfelt condolences to all involved.
— Portland United FC (@PortlandUnited) April 11, 2023
Everyone here at Hythe & Dibden send our condolences to the club and Mason’s Family
— Hythe & Dibden FC 🇳🇬 (@HytheDibdenFC) April 10, 2023
Such sad news. From everyone at bournemouth poppies our thoughts and condolences are with all concerned at this sad time. RIP Mason
— Bournemouth FC (@O_BournemouthFC) April 11, 2023
Incredibly sorry to hear this terrible news, thoughts with you, his family and friends
— Verwood Town FC (@verwoodtownfc) April 10, 2023
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