RIP Dale Roberts

**mike81** · #1 15-12-2010, 09:46 AM

Rushden and Diamonds goalkeeper Dale Roberts has died at the age of 24, the club has announced.

It has yet to be revealed how the former Nottingham Forest player died.

In a statement on the Rushden and Diamonds' website, chairman Gary Calder said: "Our thoughts and prayers at this time go to his parents, family and friends."

The FA Trophy second round replay game against Eastwood Town, which was due to take place on Tuesday, was postponed.

Roberts joined Diamonds from Forest in January 2009 and was an England C international. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-11996523

Rumour is that he hung himself, a family member of mine went through Forrests academy with him, he's pretty cut up about it. Can't help but think it's related to this: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddball...eam-mates-girl

**Burdock** · #2 15-12-2010, 11:04 AM

Think the club chairman has now said it was suicide. That Terry story has got to be at the root of it all surely. Shame.

**ruudboy** · #3 15-12-2010, 11:11 AM

God help his family. Looking forward to Christmas and then something like that. Sympathy and best wishes to them.

**jowser** · #4 15-12-2010, 06:26 PM

RIP Dale, my thoughts are with his family.