Heartbreak as Bury FC player Emily Wilcock, 27, dies 'suddenly' as club pays touching tribute

Bury Football Club have shared a touching tribute to a player following her death at the age of just 27.

The club shared the news of Emily Wilcock's passing in a statement on their website and on social media. They said the 27-year-old died 'suddenly'.

Emily, described as 'lovely' and 'always having a smile on her face', played within the women's recreational setup. The club said she 'barely missed a training session' and was a 'very proud and committed' member of her team, the 'Greens'.

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She leaves behind her family, friends, boyfriend and teammates. Her passing was marked at the Bury AFC last night, and will be marked again at Bury FC's match against Cheadle Town at Gigg Lane on Saturday.

In full, the statement posted on the club's website said: "Bury Football Club is extremely saddened to share the passing of Emily Wilcock, aged 27. Emily joined to play within the recreational setup two and a half years ago and was a very proud and committed member of the setup, barely missing a training session, taking part in extra summer sessions and attending social events with the squad.

"A member of the 'Greens', one of a number of our teams competing in the local recreational leagues, who won League 2 of the Greater Manchester Women's Flexi League in 2022-23 and was part of the club trip to Barcelona in 2022. She grabbed her first goal of the season in the last game of the season, and was selected as Manager's Player of the Season in 2021-22.

"Everyone who knew Emily will know she was such a lovely person with a great personality and always had a big smile on her face. She will be solely missed for all of these reasons.

"Emily's passing