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| Tonbridge Angels in tribute to footballer Junior Dian | Tonbridge Angels in tribute to footballer Junior Dian |
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| A match between two Kent football clubs has been dedicated to the memory of a young footballer who died after falling ill during a game. | A match between two Kent football clubs has been dedicated to the memory of a young footballer who died after falling ill during a game. |
| Junior Dian, 24, was on trial at Ryman Premier League side Tonbridge Angels when he collapsed on the pitch at Whyteleafe, in Surrey, on Tuesday. | Junior Dian, 24, was on trial at Ryman Premier League side Tonbridge Angels when he collapsed on the pitch at Whyteleafe, in Surrey, on Tuesday. |
| A post-mortem examination revealed his heart had stopped while he was playing. | A post-mortem examination revealed his heart had stopped while he was playing. |
| There was a one-minute applause for Mr Dian at the friendly between Tonbridge Angels and Gillingham. | There was a one-minute applause for Mr Dian at the friendly between Tonbridge Angels and Gillingham. |
| There was also a special area at the Longmead ground where players and supporters could lay tributes. | There was also a special area at the Longmead ground where players and supporters could lay tributes. |
| In addition, a collection was made in his memory, with the proceeds passed to his family. | In addition, a collection was made in his memory, with the proceeds passed to his family. |
| Mr Dian's brother, Prince, said the love and support shown had been overwhelming. | |
| "Half of these players were there when my brother passed away... the love is just crazy." |