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Club Statement
It is with great sadness that Brighton & Hove Albion reports the tragic death of Jamie Boyd, one the club's Albion in the Community coaches.
Speaking on behalf of the club, Andy Stoodley, who worked with Jamie on a day-to-day basis for AITC, said, "Our thoughts are with Jamie's family and friends at this time.
"Jamie was a hugely popular coach and player and many of those involved in local Sussex football will be devastated by his very tragic and sudden death."
Jamie was 35 and lived in Eastbourne with his wife Michelle and their three children Jasmin, Billy and Scarlet.
A keen footballer he was always involved with playing football for various local clubs.
He was actively involved with coaching youth football and started working for Albion in the Community in 2007, quickly becoming a key figure in the development of AITC schemes running in East Sussex.
Mr Stoodley continued, "Jamie was a character and always had a smile on his face. The kids who came to the courses loved his sessions and responded to his effervescent character.
"He had the ability to bring out the best in all he came into contact with. Jamie and I became very close friends, and we worked alongside each other on many courses in schools and clubs, as well as development centres and holiday courses in East Sussex.
"As his knowledge and understanding grew, he decided he wanted to climb the coaching ladder at the club and went on to do his Level 2 and the highly regarded Uefa B coaching badges.
"As normal with Jamie, he succeeded in achieving this goal gaining these after a lot of hard work and he later started working in the elite performance centres for AITC.
"He assisted on tours for youth tournaments to Sweden, Denmark and Holland as well as coaching at Sussex Downs College for the development squads there.
"Jamie was a key coach for AITC and was the head coach for the Eastbourne, Seaford and Hailsham area. He was also involved with coaching at Eastbourne Borough, where he was also held in equally high regard.
"This is a very sad time for local football in East Sussex, as so many at both youth and senior levels will be devastated by Jamie's passing. I am sure it will be felt around the Eastbourne area for a very long time.
"Jamie's family have asked Albion in the Community to pass on their heartfelt thanks for all the messages of support and condolence at this very traumatic time."
The club will hold a minute's applause ahead of tomorrow night's match against Watford, and the team will wear black armbands in Jamie's honour.
It is with great sadness that Brighton & Hove Albion reports the tragic death of Jamie Boyd, one the club's Albion in the Community coaches.
Speaking on behalf of the club, Andy Stoodley, who worked with Jamie on a day-to-day basis for AITC, said, "Our thoughts are with Jamie's family and friends at this time.
"Jamie was a hugely popular coach and player and many of those involved in local Sussex football will be devastated by his very tragic and sudden death."
Jamie was 35 and lived in Eastbourne with his wife Michelle and their three children Jasmin, Billy and Scarlet.
A keen footballer he was always involved with playing football for various local clubs.
He was actively involved with coaching youth football and started working for Albion in the Community in 2007, quickly becoming a key figure in the development of AITC schemes running in East Sussex.
Mr Stoodley continued, "Jamie was a character and always had a smile on his face. The kids who came to the courses loved his sessions and responded to his effervescent character.
"He had the ability to bring out the best in all he came into contact with. Jamie and I became very close friends, and we worked alongside each other on many courses in schools and clubs, as well as development centres and holiday courses in East Sussex.
"As his knowledge and understanding grew, he decided he wanted to climb the coaching ladder at the club and went on to do his Level 2 and the highly regarded Uefa B coaching badges.
"As normal with Jamie, he succeeded in achieving this goal gaining these after a lot of hard work and he later started working in the elite performance centres for AITC.
"He assisted on tours for youth tournaments to Sweden, Denmark and Holland as well as coaching at Sussex Downs College for the development squads there.
"Jamie was a key coach for AITC and was the head coach for the Eastbourne, Seaford and Hailsham area. He was also involved with coaching at Eastbourne Borough, where he was also held in equally high regard.
"This is a very sad time for local football in East Sussex, as so many at both youth and senior levels will be devastated by Jamie's passing. I am sure it will be felt around the Eastbourne area for a very long time.
"Jamie's family have asked Albion in the Community to pass on their heartfelt thanks for all the messages of support and condolence at this very traumatic time."
The club will hold a minute's applause ahead of tomorrow night's match against Watford, and the team will wear black armbands in Jamie's honour.
