Rhian Brewster dedicates match-winning goal to teenage cousin who died during game
Rhian Brewster paid an emotional on-field tribute to his teenage cousin who died during a match on Wednesday. Kaylen Dennis, who was just 17 years of age, passed away during Walthamstow Football Club’s under-23s match. Rhian Brewster dedicated his goal to his young cousin who diedPA Shortly after, Brewster took to the field for Sheffield United in their Championship clash with Millwall at Bramall Lane. Just before half-time the former Liverpool starlet scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win and paid tribute to his cousin by pointing his right finger up to the sky. After the game, Brewster told BBC Radio Sheffield: “I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin. “He passed away earlier today before the game, so that’s one for him and the family. “It’s a very tough time for the family, but I played for him today, and I was very happy to come away with a goal, and that’s for him.” Confirming the 17-year-old’s passing, Walthamstow FC posted: “We are devastated to learn of the passing away of one of our U23 players, Kaylen Dennis during a game. “We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone that knew him.” Walthamstow Reserves FC said: “Words cannot describe how we feel about this news today. “A kid with the brightest future, beyond being a talented young footballer, he was a blessed young man. “Our football family will gather around his family during this difficult time. Rest in perfect peace Kaylen Dennis.” Brewster was playing just hours after the 17-year-old died mid-matchPA Dennis’ club Walthamstow FC paid tribute on social mediaX: @walthamstowfc Dennis’ youth team, Ryan FC said: “We are so upset and devastated at Ryan FC. “Kaylen started playing for us at 13 and we watched him progress into senior football playing for our partner club Walthamstow FC. “His parents have been so supportive and all our thoughts are with them and their family.” Meanwhile Scott Chickelday, a youth coach who has worked for both Tottenham and QPR, posted: “‘Heartbreaking to hear yesterday that a 17-year-old boy I had the pleasure of knowing with an unbelievable talent passed away on the football pitch yesterday. “Kaylen Dennis was not just a talented footballer but was a great character and person! God bless Kaylen fly high champ.” Brewster and Sheffield United are next in action on Saturday when they host Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth.
Rhian Brewster paid an emotional on-field tribute to his teenage cousin who died during a match on Wednesday.
Kaylen Dennis, who was just 17 years of age, passed away during Walthamstow Football Club’s under-23s match.
Shortly after, Brewster took to the field for Sheffield United in their Championship clash with Millwall at Bramall Lane.
Just before half-time the former Liverpool starlet scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win and paid tribute to his cousin by pointing his right finger up to the sky.
After the game, Brewster told BBC Radio Sheffield: “I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin.
“He passed away earlier today before the game, so that’s one for him and the family.
“It’s a very tough time for the family, but I played for him today, and I was very happy to come away with a goal, and that’s for him.”
Confirming the 17-year-old’s passing, Walthamstow FC posted: “We are devastated to learn of the passing away of one of our U23 players, Kaylen Dennis during a game.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone that knew him.”
Walthamstow Reserves FC said: “Words cannot describe how we feel about this news today.
“A kid with the brightest future, beyond being a talented young footballer, he was a blessed young man.
“Our football family will gather around his family during this difficult time. Rest in perfect peace Kaylen Dennis.”
Dennis’ youth team, Ryan FC said: “We are so upset and devastated at Ryan FC.
“Kaylen started playing for us at 13 and we watched him progress into senior football playing for our partner club Walthamstow FC.
“His parents have been so supportive and all our thoughts are with them and their family.”
Meanwhile Scott Chickelday, a youth coach who has worked for both Tottenham and QPR, posted: “‘Heartbreaking to hear yesterday that a 17-year-old boy I had the pleasure of knowing with an unbelievable talent passed away on the football pitch yesterday.
“Kaylen Dennis was not just a talented footballer but was a great character and person! God bless Kaylen fly high champ.”
Brewster and Sheffield United are next in action on Saturday when they host Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth.
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