Leon Walker R.I.P. : Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:58 pm  

Statement read out on Sky. Wakefield player has passed away in hospital after being injured during reserve match earlier today. Sincere condolences to his family.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:00 pm  

Very very sad and tragic news, sincere condolences to the family of young Leon Walker.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:06 pm  

mr. chairman wrote:

can the mods remove this as the lads parents are travelling down and have not been informed as yet

The statement read out on Sky TV said his parents have been informed. I wouldn't have posted it otherwise. It's also on the BBC website.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:07 pm  

mr. chairman wrote:

can the mods remove this as the lads parents are travelling down and have not been informed as yet

Mr C................A statement has been released live on SKY SPORTS only 10 minutes ago naming the young man.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:08 pm  

Such a tragedy for the whole game. My condolences to Leons family and all at Wakefield RLFC

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:15 pm  

Deepest sympathy, RIP.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:16 pm  

Sad news, a big loss to Rugby league.
RIP Leon

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:17 pm  

RIP LEON WALKER

VERY SAD NEWS

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:21 pm  

Truly sad news. Sincere condolencies to his family and friends.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:24 pm  

R.I.P.
such a tragic loss of an up and coming star... my thoughts are with the family,club and supporters.