Book of condolence opened for Oxford United
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A book of condolence has been opened by the Oxford Mail for Oxford United footballer Amelia Aplin, who died after a serious medical incident this weekend.
It was announced yesterday (Sunday, March 8) that the 15-year-old had passed away after collapsing at the club's training centre, Oxford Sports Park.
This was during a girls' academy game at the venue, which was seeing United take on Fulham.
The Championship club released a heartfelt statement on Sunday afternoon, confirming the tragic news.
A spokesperson for the club said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of 15-year-old Academy player, Amelia Aplin.
"Amelia collapsed during a Girls’ Academy game against Fulham at the Club’s Training Centre in Horspath yesterday afternoon.
"The thoughts and sincere condolences from everyone at Oxford United are with Amelia’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.
"We would like to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of the medical staff at both Oxford United and Fulham Football Club, along with the emergency services.
"The Club will offer support to Amelia’s family, players, coaches and staff impacted by this tragic event.
"We would ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this incredibly difficult time."
Tributes to Amelia alongside messages of support for her family and friends have been pouring in over the last 24 hours.
We have opened this book of condolence as a space for readers to leave their own tributes and heartfelt messages.
The thoughts from all at the Oxford Mail are with Amelia's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
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Book of condolence for Amelia Aplin
"We have opened a book of condolence for Oxford United footballer Amelia Aplin. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to her or condolences for her loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space. There may be a delay in messages being made public as they require approval."
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Leave your tributes heremy deepest condolences
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Leave your tributes hereI spent 6 years at primary school. We had a lot of fun , one of my best memories was tipping the boat over on a school trip . We couldnt stop laughing. I saw her before xmas, she was so funny , I will miss her , love from Riley Smith 💛
Leave your tributes hereSo sad news heartbreaking thoughts are with everyone rip Amelia to family 💔 friends and players coaches and all at Oxford United FC Thinking of all xx from The Simmonds Family xx
Leave your tributes hereSo so sad, doing something you loved. Forever young Forever a yellow 💛 Rip Amelia 🙏
Leave your tributes hereSo sorry to the family and friends for such a tragic loss,thoughts are with you all on this difficult time,
Leave your tributes hereMy deep felt compassion, for the heart broken parents. Wich unimaganable painful loss of loved Amelia. She will never be forgotten and close you in my prayers, to get the most strentgh, to cope with that deep sorrow. Revelation 21:4
Leave your tributes hereSending my condolences to the family of this young lady and talented player also to her friends and fellow players ill keep you all in my prayers xx
Leave your tributes hereRIP Amelia sending you family & friends lots of love and strengh
Leave your tributes hereRest easy Amelia, I’m going to miss you so much. I hope if there is a heaven your doing what you love most.
Leave your tributes hereSuch a loss and a tragedy Fly high Amelia
Leave your tributes hereRip Amelia thought are with your family friends and also with all of your football colleagues
Leave your tributes hereSending my Deepest condolences to Amelias family at this very difficult time 💛💙🙏
Leave your tributes hereOnce a yellow always a yellow 💛. An incredible goalkeeper but an even better person
Leave your tributes hereOur condolences and thoughts from the Oxfordshire Football Association are with the Aplin family and our Oxford United colleagues at this difficult time.
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Leave your tributes hereWith great sadness we learned of Amelia's death - may she rest in peace forever missed and much loved.
Leave your tributes hereTo The Family Of Amelia 💝 Sending you so much love at this most difficult time. Forever Yellow💛💙
Leave your tributes hereRIP Amelia you will be missed by so many that knew you and sending love to your family and friends and teammates
Leave your tributes here“A life that touched others goes on forever“. Well, her time was far too short, the impact Amelia Aplin made on her teammates, coaches and friends is a lasting legacy thoughts and prayers to all those affected from an Oxford fan
Leave your tributes hereOur thoughts and prayers are with all her family and teammates and Oxford United football club. The Griffin family. R.I.P.
We have opened a book of condolence for Oxford United footballer Amelia Aplin. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to her or condolences for her loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space. There may be a delay in messages being made public as they require approval.