Overview

• The 21-year-old struck his head on a concrete wall during Chichester City’s match at Wingate & Finchley on Saturday, leading to the game’s suspension.
• He was airlifted to a London hospital, placed in an induced coma and underwent emergency surgery on Tuesday, but he died on Thursday morning, his family said.
• The Isthmian League postponed Chichester’s weekend fixture against Lewes and ordered a minute’s silence and black armbands across matches.
• Arsenal and the FA expressed devastation and shared condolences, while Chichester relayed the family’s request for privacy.
• Vigar joined Arsenal’s Hale End academy at 14, turned professional in 2022 and later played for Derby County, Eastbourne Borough and Hastings United before signing for Chichester City.