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Ex-Arsenal Prospect Billy Vigar in Induced Coma After Head Injury in Chichester City Match

Chichester City says the 21-year-old suffered a significant brain injury and faces an uncertain, potentially lengthy recovery.

Overview

  • Vigar was injured in the opening 15 minutes against Wingate & Finchley and the match was abandoned.
  • The club confirmed he is in an induced coma in intensive care after sustaining a significant brain injury.
  • The Mirror reported he struck a concrete wall while trying to keep the ball in play, a detail not confirmed by the club.
  • He received on‑field treatment and, according to regional reports, was airlifted to a London hospital after an ambulance attended.
  • Arsenal sent a public message wishing him a speedy recovery, and the non-league community has shared widespread support for the former academy forward who left the Gunners in 2024 and later moved to Hastings United before joining Chichester.