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Crash boy was talented footballer | Crash boy was talented footballer |
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A teenager who died after being hit by a lorry was a promising footballer held in "high regard". | |
Thomas Goodwin, 17, from Ellon, was knocked down while walking on the A90 Aberdeen to Ellon road on Sunday. | Thomas Goodwin, 17, from Ellon, was knocked down while walking on the A90 Aberdeen to Ellon road on Sunday. |
He had recently signed with newly promoted Highland League club Formartine United. | He had recently signed with newly promoted Highland League club Formartine United. |
His devastated father, Paul, said: "It was a tragic accident. He had just been signed by his local club so he had a big career ahead of him." | |
A club statement said: "His loss is absolutely devastating and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this terrible time." | A club statement said: "His loss is absolutely devastating and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this terrible time." |
It added: "Everyone at the club is numbed by the news. Not only was he a fine footballer, who had come through the club's youth development system and had a very bright football future ahead of him, but he was also a fine young man. Everyone who knew him held him in high regard." | It added: "Everyone at the club is numbed by the news. Not only was he a fine footballer, who had come through the club's youth development system and had a very bright football future ahead of him, but he was also a fine young man. Everyone who knew him held him in high regard." |
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