Tributes paid to Aylesford Football Club's Danielle Cubitt

A football club says its players and staff are "devastated" after a team mate died.

Aylesford Ladies' Danielle Cubitt suddenly passed away yesterday.

The club posted a statement on its Facebook this morning.

It said: "It was unexpected and sudden, which only adds to the shock. Dan featured in both our first and second teams and was a valued member of the club.

"Naturally our thoughts are with her family and partner who is also a player for the club and we ask that their privacy is respected at this delicate moment.

"As and when we have more information we will share what we can.

"Dan will be sorely missed by everyone at Aylesford FC, she was and will always be part of the Aylesford family."

Many have expressed their sympathies, including Larkfield Ladies' FC, which said: "Thoughts are with you from all of us."

Gillingham FC also posted a tribute, saying: "Everyone is absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of Danielle Cubitt.

"Danielle worked in match control at Priestfield and often helped out with community visits across the county.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with her friends and family."

Aylesford has announced the upcoming matches on Sunday, September 4, are postponed.