Tributes have flooded in for a "fantastic" footballer and an "even better person" who died age 28.
Jamie Wynne, a former Connah's Quay Nomads player, died last Friday (September 16). The keen footballer and Liverpool FC supporter leaves behind parents Darren and Dawn as well as his brother Ben.
Jamie represented Connah's Quay Town in recent times but came through the ranks at Nomads before coaching with the club's academy. Nearly 1,000 people were present as Nomads paid tribute to Jamie at Tuesday night's 1-0 victory over Holywell, with players wearing black armbands and a minute's applause taking place, NorthWalesLive reports.
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All proceeds from the game including gate, programme and cafe takings have been donated to the Wynne family.
Nomads also released a statement which said: "Everyone at The Nomads is devastated to hear the passing of Jamie Wynne. Jamie was a key part of our early academy years at the club, winning the U19 league for the first time and also making a handful of appearances for the first team before also going on to be an academy coach.
"Our condolences go to Jamie’s family, his parents Darren and Dawn and brother Ben." Connah's Quay Town FC said: "Everyone involved with Connah's Quay Town FC is totally gutted by the news that Jamie Wynne passed away.
"Our sincere condolences go to Jamie’s parents Darren and Dawn and brother Ben. A fantastic player and an even better person, you will be deeply missed by all Jamie. YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)."
Jack Sargeant, MS for Alyn and Deeside tweeted: "My best friend. I love you so much Jamie. YNWA brother."
Noel Mooney, CEO of The Football Association of Wales (FAW), said: "We were so sorry to hear of Jamie Wynne's passing. He loved football and it was a huge part of his life.
"We lost one of our own. Our love to parents Dawn and Darren and his brother Ben."
A Go Fund Me page has been created for people to be able to donate to the Wynne family, with more than £4,000 already raised. You can donate by clicking here.
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