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| Former Arsenal footballer Billy Vigar in coma after match accident | Former Arsenal footballer Billy Vigar in coma after match accident |
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| Billy Vigar came through the Arsenal academy | Billy Vigar came through the Arsenal academy |
| Chichester City footballer Billy Vigar has been placed in an induced coma after suffering what the club said was "a significant brain injury" during a match. | Chichester City footballer Billy Vigar has been placed in an induced coma after suffering what the club said was "a significant brain injury" during a match. |
| It happened in the game between Chichester and Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier Division. | It happened in the game between Chichester and Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier Division. |
| The striker, who is 21 and from Worthing, was a graduate of the Arsenal academy, and has also had spells at Derby County, Hastings FC and Eastbourne Borough. | The striker, who is 21 and from Worthing, was a graduate of the Arsenal academy, and has also had spells at Derby County, Hastings FC and Eastbourne Borough. |
| It is thought the injury was caused when he hit a concrete wall, but the club has not confirmed this. | It is thought the injury was caused when he hit a concrete wall, but the club has not confirmed this. |
| In a statement the club said: "Billy received a significant brain injury and is currently in an induced coma in intensive care receiving the best possible treatment. | In a statement the club said: "Billy received a significant brain injury and is currently in an induced coma in intensive care receiving the best possible treatment. |
| "It is too early to say what the outcome will be and even if things go well, there will be a long road to recovery." | "It is too early to say what the outcome will be and even if things go well, there will be a long road to recovery." |
| Posting on social media, Arsenal expressed their hopes for Vigar's "speedy recovery". | |
| "Everyone at Arsenal sends love and support to Billy and his loved ones at this difficult time." they said. | |
| A number of non-league clubs also tweeted their best wishes. | |
| "Our thoughts are with Billy and his family at this difficult and sensitive time," said Brentwood Town FC. | |
| "We're all wishing him strength and a full recovery." | |
| Bognor Regis-based Pagham Football Club also sent their "heartfelt wishes" to the player. | |
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