Carr: he lived for football

  • by Staff Writer
  • Monday, 28th April 2014

Family and friends of West Ham United's Dylan Tombides said goodbye to the young footballer today at a memorial service held in St Paul's Church, Woodford Bridge.

A host of mourners - said to number in excess of 200 - attended the ceremony including Dylan's close family which also saw a small group of well-wishers gather outside the church where the service, conducted by West Ham's current chaplain Reverend Alan Bolding, was relayed on speakers.

Tony Carr, who worked alongside Dylan for a number of years at the club's Academy led the way with a moving eulogy about Tombides, who died two weeks ago from cancer.

Dylan flourished in the environment of football," he said. "It was never a problem and he grasped his opportunity enthusiastically. He literally lived for football. He was always a popular member of the youth squad, scored lots of goals and had a great sense of humour.

"He always had a positive attitude to everything. As a testament to his growing reputation as a player he earned the Academy Player of the Year award in 2011. To lose Dylan so young just seems so unfair. There are no words to describe this tragic loss.

"We will all miss you Dylan, and you will forever be in all of our thoughts."








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