After Redditch United reported midfielder Thomas Rankin’s death, tributes have poured in from clubs and players throughout Worcestershire and the larger non-league football world.
Rankin has spent the last three seasons with Redditch Town and has also played for Bromsgrove Sporting.
He is one of the best players that Worcestershire ever has had.
Birmingham: Tom Rankin Death Cause & Obituary
The tragic death of one of Redditch United Football Club’s players shocked the club today (Sunday). Thomas Rankin, the squad’s midfielder, died abruptly, according to the team.
Tributes came in for the club’s former captain, who was just in his mid-20s and had only spent three seasons with Redditch United. His parents, who were distraught, described him as “their world.” His bereft boss expressed his anguish by saying he had “no words for how amazing” the athlete was.
On Sunday, the club confirmed the death of Thomas, also known as Tom, on its social media accounts. It is unknown how he died at this time.
Thomas was a three-year Worcestershire player who had graduated from Loughborough University.
The club competed in the Southern League Premier Division Central and fell 3-1 against AFC Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday. It is unknown whether Thomas participated in that game.
The team was founded in 1891 as Redditch Town, and it now plays at the Trico Stadium in Redditch. Matt Clarke, a former Kidderminster Harriers player, is the club’s manager.
Mr Clarke expressed his grief over Thomas’ passing on Twitter today. “People, life is very valuable,” he remarked. I know I am guilty of taking things for granted.
What Happened To Tom Rankin?
What happened to Tom Rankin is not yet known to the world. However, everyone is sad about the fact that the budding player was gone too soon.
Social media is covered in grief because of the death of the star.
On social media, people poured their condolences into the club. “I’m saddened – he epitomised what it is to be a Red – thoughts with his friends and family,”
Stephen Pardoe commented. Chloe-Esther Matilda Ashmore, on the other hand, stated: “It’s heartbreaking… Tom, you’ll be missed forever. Soar to new heights.”
On his mother’s Facebook page, there were additional tributes.
“I’m saddened to read this – what a child your son was, the kindest kid I’ve met via playing football, miss you pal, sorry for your loss,” Jason Cowley said on Facebook.
Jacqui Bates also wrote: “I was astounded to learn this. Inside and out, he’s a stunning young man. I’m sending love and strength your way.”