Ringmer player dies after collapsing on pitch

The Blues were playing Three Bridges at The Caburn when Herve King collapsed.

The 27-year-old was rushed to the Royal Sussex Hospital but was dead on arrival.

His manager, Steve Johnson, and his team-mates all travelled to the hospital to pay their final respects.

A stunned Johnson said: 'They're all in their now saying their goodbyes.

'He's been with me at every club I've been at. He's only just come back into the team and was playing only his second game of the season.

'He was a very, very popular lad with all the players.'

Chairman Richard Soan added: 'I'll always remember Herve for being one of those lovely guys who always had a smile on his face.

'He leaves a partner, Sarah. The loss of such a young life is a great tragedy.'

See next Friday's Sussex Express for a full story and tribute.

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