Overview

• Chichester City confirmed the forward died Thursday morning from a severe brain injury sustained against Wingate & Finchley.
• Reports say he struck his head on a hard surface by the touchline; the match was halted after 13 minutes and he was airlifted to hospital.
• He was placed in a medically induced coma, and surgeons operated on Tuesday in an attempt to improve his chances of recovery.
• The FA, Arsenal and Derby County issued condolences, while Chichester postponed Saturday’s home game against Lewes.
• Vigar progressed through Arsenal’s Hale End academy, signed a professional contract in 2022, and had a loan spell with Derby County’s U21s before joining Chichester.