Former England youth captain Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32
Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:26 · Archive
Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former England under-18 captain and Manchester City youth player, has died aged 32. His former club Bury announced his death.
Meppen-Walter represented Manchester City at youth level before going on to play for several clubs including Stockport, Telford and Bury. The Independent Sport reports he was earlier jailed for 16 months in connection with a car crash.
He became a father for the third time in July, approximately two months before his death. His family paid tribute to him as a 'truly special soul' and launched a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs.
How it is being reported
- Courtney Meppen-Walter's family pay tribute to 'truly special soul' following footballer's death aged 32 - as fundraiser is launched to cover funeral costsOn Wednesday night, his family paid tribute to the 32-year-old - who had become a father for a third time in July - while launching a GoFundMe page.Daily Mail Sport · 1 Oct, 10:08
- Tragic footballer Courtney Meppen-Walter became a father two months before death aged 32Tragic former England youth captain Courtney Meppen-Walter became a father for the third time just months before his death aged 32.Daily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 10:49
- Courtney Meppen-Walter dead at 32: Former Man City and England youth star passes away as old club Bury lead the tributesFormer Manchester City youth star Courtney Meppen-Walter has died, his former club Bury have announced.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Sept, 13:30
- Star footballer and car crash killer Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32The former England under-18 captain was earlier jailed for 16 monthsIndependent Sport · 29 Sept, 13:00
- Ex-England and Man City youth star Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32Courtney Meppen-Walter represented Manchester City and England at youth level, before going on to play for Stockport, Telford and Bury among othersThe Mirror · 29 Sept, 12:37
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