A Non-League Worcestershire Player Died Unexpectedly In His Mid-20s, Prompting An Outpouring Of Condolences, Know The Death Cause And News Of Thomas Rankin
Thomas Rankin, who was in his mid-20s when he died, was announced dead by Redditch United Football Club on Sunday, with his distraught parents stating he had “achieved so much in his short life.
Thomas Rankin Redditch United Player Cause Of Death, Obituary, Age, Parents, Education
On Sunday, Redditch United Football Club announced the death of Thomas Rankin, commonly known as Tom, a midfielder for the club.
BirminghamLive reported that the cause of death for the young player is still unknown. However, the death was not only untimely but unexpected as well.
Redditch United’s former captain, who had been with the club for three seasons, has received a flood of tributes. Redditch manager Matt Clarke claimed he had “no words” to describe how special he was.
Terrible news to hear of the passing of Thomas Rankin.
All of us at Sutton Coldfield Town FC send all of our love and condolences to all at @RedditchUtd
💙❤️💙❤️💙
— Sutton Coldfield Town FC (@SCTFC) March 27, 2022
We are so sad to hear about the passing of @RedditchUtd player Thomas Rankin. The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Tamworth FC are with the family and loved ones of Thomas, as well as our friends at Redditch United.
RIP Thomas— Tamworth Football Club (@tamworthfc) March 27, 2022
The Club is devastated to hear of the passing of midfielder Thomas Rankin, the team said in a statement. Tom has spent the last three seasons with the Reds.
Everyone at the club will miss him. At this moment, our sympathies are with his family. Tom, rest in peace.
Find Out About Thomas Rankin’s Age
According to Bromsgrove Sporting FC’s official website, Tomas Rankin was 26 years old. Thomas was a three-year Worcestershire player who had graduated from Loughborough University.
The club competed in the Southern League Premier Division Central and fell 3-1 against AFC Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday. It is unknown whether Thomas participated in that game.
Many people have been left speechless by the news of his death. Fans of both football and non-football took to social media to pay respect to the footballer.
The player, on the other hand, is currently trending on all of the main social media platforms. More information will be added as soon as feasible.
Meet the Rankin Family
Wendy and Bob Rankin are Thomas Rankin’s parents. The news of their son’s death hit them both like a tonne of bricks.
His parents wrote a Facebook message in which they expressed their feelings for their son and said their goodbyes.
Following the news of his death, football fans flooded social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with tributes. Players, clubs, and the entire non-league football community paid their respects to the young footballer who passed away.
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