Maidstone: Two footballers at same club die months apart

“Charles helped us raise £5,000 in Reece’s memory, which we used to have Reece’s initials put on the kit in his memory,” Ms Humm said.

“We have very fond memories of both and have had a memorial brick put up for Reece and will do for Charles.

“They were both very committed players to Maidstone United Raiders, and both were fantastic footballers and great characters. They will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.”

Both players were involved in the club's under-16 title winning squad two years running, before joining the men’s side and becoming champions in the Gold Premier Division of the Kent Disability League.