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Yahoo
24-07-2025
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Football club holds minute's silence in memory of boy who died in M60 tragedy
A minute's silence was held before Hyde United's latest match in memory of youth player Israel Iyabor - who died on the M60 over the weekend. The 15-year-old footballer died after emergency services were called to the motorway, near Blackley, on Sunday night (July 20). Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that officers received reports of a 'concern for welfare.' READ MORE: Fireworks set off in 'memorial' for dead teenager as police called to 'disorder' READ MORE: He said he was 'doing a favour' for a friend, it landed him in court The ring road was shut at around 4.30pm as emergency services responded to what was described by transport agencies as a 'serious road traffic collision.' Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here A teenager, later confirmed to be Israel, died at the scene. The Tameside non-league side Hyde United said he was a 'cherished' member of their junior setup. And the players gathered around the centre circle and held a silence in his memory before Hyde's home match against neighbours Curzon Ashton on Tuesday night. The club said on social media: "Thank you to everyone in attendance tonight for observing the minute's silence in memory of our Junior player Israel Iyabor who sadly passed away over the weekend. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "Our thoughts are with his friends and family." They said in a tribute to him issued following his death: "The club is devastated to hear the tragic news that Israel Iyabor, a cherished member of our junior football family, has sadly passed away. "Israel was more than just a talented young footballer — he was an influential, bubbly character whose energy, smile, and love for the game lit up every training session and matchday. "His coaches describe him as an absolute joy to coach and a privilege to watch on the pitch. "Hyde United sends its deepest condolences to Israel's family, friends, teammates, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be deeply missed by all at the club. "Rest in peace, Israel." Scores of floral and other tributes have been left near the scene of the tragedy, at junction 20 for Blackley. Whilst messages of condolence have continued to pour in on social media. One Facebook user said: "Awful news to be given. Such a character. "Spent many times chatting and laughing with him and his mum. My thoughts are with his family and friends and teammates. Rip." Another said: "Absolutely heartbreaking He will be missed by all that knew him. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Sending love, strength and hugs to all who need it. "He was talented and an joy to watch on the pitch. Xx" Whilst a third said: "Devastating news, such a talented and funny young lad who will be missed by so man."
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tributes paid to boy, 15, who 'lit up every football match'
A 15-year-old boy who died on a motorway at the weekend "lit up every football match", his teammates has Iyabor died in an incident on the M60 on Sunday. One of the sides he played for, Manchester Panthers Junior Football Club, said Iyabor touched many hearts with his "friendship, his passion, and his joyful spirit".Hyde United Football Club said it was devastated to hear the news. The club said: "Israel was more than just a talented young footballer. He was an influential, bubbly character."His love for the game lit up every training session and matchday and his coaches describe him as an absolute joy to coach and a privilege to watch on the pitch."Manchester Panthers Junior FC said: "Israel was a wonderful young man, a brilliant footballer, and a true friend to everyone at Manchester Panthers Junior Football Club."As we say goodbye, we take comfort in knowing that heaven has gained a shining star."We believe he has been welcomed with open arms into a better place; a place where he can continue to shine as brightly as he did here with us." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Youth football team pays tribute to boy, 15, who died in M60 tragedy
The football club of a fifteen-year-old boy who died on the M60 motorway have paid tribute to him, calling him 'a true heartbeat' and 'inspiration'. The boy sadly died after emergency services were called to junction 20 of the motorway, close to Blackley, on July 20. Greater Manchester Police said they had been called to the scene after receiving reports of a 'concern for welfare'. The ring road was shut at around 4:30pm as emergency services responded to what was described by transport agencies as a 'serious road traffic collision.' READ MORE: M60 crash: Traffic stopped on motorway READ MORE: 'Bubbly' boy who died in M60 tragedy named as tributes paid It was confirmed by police that a 15-year-old boy had died at the scene. He was later named as Israel Iyabor. Last night (July 21) a coach of the junior football team at Hyde United, where Israel had been a player, posted a moving tribute to him on social media. "R.I.P Israel - totally heartbroken to have lost one of our own in such tragic circumstances," wrote Dan Bollington on Facebook. "Israel was an influential part of the Hyde Utd family and it was my honour to have coached and got to know him. "A true heartbeat and popular member of the team, a true inspiration who had his whole life ahead of him. "Never did anybody see what was to come. Gone but never to be forgotten, RIP Israel. At the end of the post, he added: "If anybody is ever struggling, please speak out. I will always be here and so will so many others to help you through any difficulties you may have." Tens of cards and floral tributes have been left at the scene close to where the tragedy took place. Football shirts of the clubs where Israel is understood to have played - Hyde United and Manchester Panthers in Moston - have also been left in tribute. Hyde United itself later put out a statement in tribute, saying on their website: "The club is devastated to hear the tragic news that Israel Iyabor, a cherished member of our junior football family, has sadly passed away. "Israel was more than just a talented young footballer — he was an influential, bubbly character whose energy, smile, and love for the game lit up every training session and matchday. "His coaches describe him as an absolute joy to coach and a privilege to watch on the pitch. "Hyde United sends its deepest condolences to Israel's family, friends, teammates, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be deeply missed by all at the club." Posts on social media have been flooded with condolences. Under Dan's post, Kristy Nuttall wrote: "So sad, he was a lovely young man and a very talented footballer who will be missed. Sending love to all his family and friends." Others in the local football community also paid tribute. Joddie Dearden wrote: "So so sad, from all of us at Dukinfield Town FC we pass on our sincere condolences." Lesley Hadfield wrote: "From everyone at AFC Stanley, our thoughts go to all his friends, family and everyone who knew him. Heart-breaking."
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Notts bring in Huddersfield's Iorpenda on loan
Notts County have signed midfielder Tom Iorpenda on a season-long loan from League One club Huddersfield 20-year-old has made 15 appearances for the Terriers since making his first-team debut in a 5-0 FA Cup third-round defeat at Manchester City in January he featured 12 times across all competitions in an injury-hit 2024-25 campaign, he is yet to start a league match for first joined the West Yorkshire club's youth ranks from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2021, and has previously spent time out on loan with non-league side Hyde joins a managerless Notts side that fell short of League Two promotion at the play-off semi-final stage in May and comes in to replace George Abbott, who spent last term on loan at Meadow Lane from Premier League side Tottenham."We're pleased to offer another highly promising young player a fantastic platform to show what they can do," Notts' head of football Roberto Gagliardi told the club website., external"He has all the qualities you look for in a modern-day, dynamic midfielder and we're excited to work with him to help us achieve our objectives."
