Bury FC Women confirmed the sudden death of footballer Emily Wilcock on social media.
Emily, 27, played in the women’s recreational setup at the club, and friends have described her as “lovely” and “always having a smile on her face”.
Bury FC paid tribute to Emily in a moving statement, saying she "barely missed a training session" and was a "very proud and committed” member of the team.
And the club have confirmed there will be a tribute to Emily at Bury FC’s home game against Cheadle Town at Gigg Lane on Saturday.
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The statement by Bury FC reads: “Bury Football Club is extremely saddened to share the passing of Emily Wilcock, aged 27.
"Emily joined to play within the recreational setup two and a half years ago and was a very proud and committed member of the setup, barely missing a training session, taking part in extra summer sessions and attending social events with the squad.
"A member of the 'Greens', one of a number of our teams competing in the local recreational leagues, who won League 2 of the Greater Manchester Women's Flexi League in 2022-23 and was part of the club trip to Barcelona in 2022.
"She grabbed her first goal of the season in the last game of the season, and was selected as Manager's Player of the Season in 2021-22.
"Everyone who knew Emily will know she was such a lovely person with a great personality and always had a big smile on her face. She will be solely missed for all of these reasons.
"Emily's passing will be marked at both our Women's game this evening and at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon.
"As a club, we wish to pass on our thoughts and condolences to Emily's family, boyfriend, friends and all of her club teammates as they come to terms with this extremely sad news."
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