'We will return to the pitch together and honour Billy' - Chichester v Farnham FA Trophy tie to go ahead
Chichester City have confirmed they will take to the field for the first time since the death of striker Billy Vigar.
Vigar, 21, died in hospital on Thursday, September 25, five days after sustaining a significant brain injury in an Isthmian Premier fixture at Wingate & Finchley.
This Saturday’s home FA Trophy third qualifying round game against Southern League Premier Division South outfit Farnham Town will be City’s first since the tragic incident at the Maurice Rebak Stadium.
The club have invited everyone who attends the match at Oaklands Park to pay tribute to the former Arsenal, Eastbourne Borough and Hastings United forward.
Posting on X, a Chichester City spokesperson said: “Chichester City Football Club can confirm that our scheduled FA Trophy game against Farnham Town on Saturday 4th October will go ahead.
“Billy, his family, friends, teammates, matchday staff and everyone associated with the club have been in our thoughts as we have considered this.
“As a group, we will return to the pitch together and honour Billy.
“We invite you to join us in paying tribute to Billy on the day.
“Billy Vigar.
“Forever in our hearts.”