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Amelia Aplin – Fans and players across the country pay tribute
The 15-year-old died last weekend after collapsing on the pitch during a ‘Junior Premier League’ match last Saturday.
Flowers, scarves and messages were left draped on the bronze ox statue outside the Kassam Stadium.
Oxford City offered its “sincere condolences” to the family of Amelia Aplin and to “our friends” at Oxford United during this “incredibly sad” time.
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Fans stand in memory of former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr and 15 year old Oxford United academy goalkeeper Amelia Aplin (Image: Steve Paston)
This weekend fans paid tribute to Amelia and also former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr who died recently.
Tributes were held at the Subway Women’s League Cup final at Ashton Gate, Bristol, between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Players from Aston Villa and Manchester City also paid tribute at Villa Park.
U’s head coach Matt Bloomfield previously said: “It is devastatingly sad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Amelia’s family.”