In Loving Memory of
Dylan Rich
The news of the tragic passing of Dylan Rich on Sunday September 5th, after he fell ill in our FA Youth Cup game on Thursday, has left everyone involved with West Bridgford Colts FC devastated and heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents Mike & Anna, his sister Lucy & Dylan’s family, friends and teammates.
The club would like to thank everyone within the Colts and wider football community for the hundreds of heartfelt messages and thoughts that we have received over the past few days. We have now set up this Book of Condolence so we can gather messages from the football family together in one place.
The ‘cultured left foot’ may be a football cliché, but it sums up Dylan to a tee. From a young age he was a talented all-round player, equally at home picking a pass, putting in a sturdy challenge or going on a trademark dribble. Last ditch tackles and calm finishes were both part of the package.
He was one of those players that team mates love for his commitment, coaches for his attitude and adaptability, and supporters for his reliability. A fantastic club player.
Rest in peace Dylan – your star will continue to shine.
Book Owner: West Bridgford Colts FC
Book Size: 1000 Messages
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Ben Blake
We are 15 months or so on from the passing of Dylan and I just wanted to write a message saying that it is still affecting many of us. Dylan and I were good friends, along with Jonah and we all met at the CIS camps in bath each year. Dylan was a truly great individual and I loved playing football with him, such a classy player and a fairly outgoing vibrant lad during the fun games. If the Rich family read this, I regularly pray for you and for Dylan too and often acknowledge any football match I partake in to Dylan. I really hope the Rich family are okay, but cannot imagine how hard it still must be. I’ll continue to acknowledge Dylan’s life and pray for all of you. …
Patel family
Our deepest condolence to the rich family it has impacted many but we will all stay strong and support each other fly high Dylan much love …
The Pearce Family
Dear Mike, Anna and Lucy, Like everyone from both the St Giles and the WB Colts family, we were absolutely devastated to hear about Dylan, taken far too soon. He was such a fine young man in every way, with the whole world before him, and words simply cannot express how sorry we are for your great loss, that no parent or sibling should ever have to bear. He packed so much into his short life and set such a great example for others to follow. We hope his legacy is for all young people to be a ‘bit more Dylan’ on the sports field, in the classroom, and with family and friends. In that way, may his light shine on forever and we pray that you are always surrounded by the love, support and faith that you need to carry on without your beautiful brown eyed boy, Ed, Katharine, Ellis, Rory and Fraser xxxxx …
Anna, Scott, Grace and Evie
We wanted to pass on our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Dylan’s family. Grace and Dylan were in the same year at WBJS and WBS. We all remember how much he gave to representing juniors across all sports. The sadness of his death has been felt across the whole community and we wanted to send you our love. You have been and continue to be in our thoughts x…
Jackson and Simon
I don’t think I’ve ever played with anyone who wanted to run more for the team than you Dylan. I will always remember that goal you scored towards the end of last season against Arnold and Leigh shouting “Dylan it’s just like Gazza in 96!” Happy memories. Your passing will leave a heartache that no one can heal but your happy memories will never be forgotten. I hope you can play football in heaven. …
Rejoice Amieghemen
Dylan Rich. I didn’t know you personally but I am sure you were an absolute baller. Your sister Lucy, was one of a kind on the pitch herself, and I’m sure it would’ve ran through the family. I’ve never met a family so pure, generous, and dedicated to the beautiful game, and sports in general. Your family don’t deserve to feel such pain, but I thank God for bringing you closer to him, to a place much better than this earth. I send my love to your mum, dad and someone I’d as class as a sister, Lucy, too. May your soul rest in a perfect and eternal peace. May your family be comforted and strengthened by God, through such a time. Your star will continue to shine. Rest easy Dylan. 🕊❤️…
Simon Fossett(Manager)Gedling FC U14 Warriors
Dylan Rich Being a football manager myself this brought home a strong message,& having young children.Such a young man taken so suddenly & leaving a missing piece in your family’s life.May god keep you safe in his peaceful garden.May god give your family/friends & West Bridgford Colts FC,comfort in this sad time.I pray for you all & Fly high Dylan R.I.P ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️💔💔💔🥲🥲🥲…
Dave Norris
Words can’t express the sadness felt that a young lad playing this wonderful sport of ours should be taken away in such a way My thoughts go out to Dylans family, friends and team mates on such a tragic loss RIP Dyjan and God bless …
Louis
Firstly I would just like to say that my thoughts and prayers goes out to Anna, Mike and Lucy on tbis very difficult time and also to Dylan’s further family who we all want to make aware that there is support for them everywhere as I know many people have been affected by this tragic loss. Asides from Dylan’s incredivle sporting abilities, he meant so much to many many people and that is a tribute to how amazing Dylan was as a person. Caring, funny and diligent are just a few words to describe an incredible person who will not only be missed by me but many others who will now feel as if there is a missing peice in everyday life. Personally he was a huge asset to my life whether that was throigh football, school or socially and I will miss Forest with you but we will make sure your voice and presence is heard home and away. However much I hated it when you would drag me on a lockdown run, I would do anything to take that opportunity back when you asked me to go on a half marathon with you and I said no…
The Evison-Varley Family
Such tragic news. As part of the WB Colts family we wanted to send our deepest condolences to Dylan’s family and friends. It is clear that Dylan was a wonderful young man who was much loved and respected. A talented footballer and tennis player. Rest in peace Dylan x…
Mathew Roper
On behalf of shirebrook Rangers, we would like to express our extreme condolences, thinking of the family and all of the club at this sad time xx …
David & Will
Since primary school and being in around the same teams as Will. Dylan was a credit to which ever team he represented and someone you wanted on your side. A natural left sided player which was a blessing, he was a real sportsperson with great talent and determination. Sadly missed But forever remembered x…
Cotgrave Football Club
We send our our heartfelt condolences to Dylan’s family, team mates and all at West Bridgford Football Club at this difficult time, from Cotgrave Football Club. xx…
Will Mccormick
Such a tragic loss of a fine young man Our deepest Love Thoughts & condolences to Dylans Family, friends, teammates & coaches ❤ Will (WBC Sun U7s ) …
