TRIBUTES have been paid to a nine-year-old from Wrexham who died unexpectedly at the weekend.

Family and friends of Freddie Pritchard, who lived in Rossett, have paid tribute after the young football player sadly passed away on Saturday (September 14).

Mum Cerys has expressed her heartbreak over the loss of her "beautiful baby boy." On social media, she described his death as a huge shock. 

A photo of Freddie, shared by Cerys Pritchard on FacebookA photo of Freddie, shared by Cerys Pritchard on Facebook (Image: Cerys Pritchard)

Speaking to the Leader on behalf of Freddie's dad Wayne and brother Charlie, she said: "Freddie is a beautiful, caring boy who is known and loved by so many people, he loved to make people laugh and be friends with everyone, he loved nothing better than being with his family and friends.

"He is our world and we are going to miss him so much as are so many others. Freddie attended All Saints School in Gresford and had made so many friends in all year groups and loved the things they did with the church.

"Freddie is a huge football fan and followed Liverpool FC and Wrexham but just loved football in general and had many international / European kits.

"Freddie was a big part of Gresford Athletic over the years and has been attending and supporting his brother from the day he was born and loved the fact he was following in his brothers footsteps, from the minute he could walk he had a football at his feet and over the years he developed one hell of a kick with his left foot.

"Freddie will always be with us and cheering his favourite teams and team mates on at every game.

"Sleep tight our little angel. We love you so much. As a family we’d like to thank everyone for their love and support."

The circumstances surrounding Freddie's passing remain unconfirmed. Cerys said his death was sudden on their way home from a "lovely family holiday."

A minute's silence was held for Freddie yesterday evening (Wednesday) at Gresford Athletic Football Club.
 

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Coach Matt Williams said: “As a coaching team, we have worked with Freddie since the age of six when he began his footballing journey with GAJFC.

“We have seen Freddie blossom as a player, teammate and a lovely person. Freddie was a well-loved member of the team and was developing into a good footballer with a fierce left foot, who scored lots of goals for us.

“The coaches, players and parents will all miss Freddie dearly, but he will always be with us in our hearts and he won't be forgotten.”

Our deepest sympathies go to Freddie's family and friends during this time.