FOOTBALL SUFFERS AT SOUSSE

As the aftermath of the Tunisian unravels, an ex-professional player, some football fans, a referee and a Gaelic football player are named in those dying or injured.

Three generations of Walsall FC fans, grandfather, Patrick Evans, 78, Adrian Evans, 49, who worked for Sandwell Council and Joel Richards, 19, a local referee with a great future, according to Birmingham FA, were killed on the Sousse beach. Joel also played Gaelic Football for Connollys GFC.

Owen Richards, a teenager from the same family, survived with an injury and was a nephew of Adrian. He protected a women during the horrific event. The Bescott Stadium is mourning these deaths and the photo shows the family at Wembley when the Saddlers played Bristol City in the Johnstone's Paint Cup Final.

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The ex professional is Denis Thwaites, born in Stockton, who played for Birmingham City between 1961-72. He made 89 appearances for the Blues and scored 18 goals. His wife Elaine died with him and we share his family's grief.