In a heartbreaking incident, a 10-year-old girl named Poppy Atkinson was fatally struck by a car during a football training session in Cumbria. In response to this tragedy, youth football teams across the UK participated in a nationwide campaign called #1Minute4Poppy, urging teams to hold a minute's silence before their matches. Poppy, who played for Kendal United and had aspirations to join Manchester United, was remembered for her vibrant spirit and passion for the game. Her family expressed their profound sense of loss, highlighting how deeply Poppy impacted the lives of many around her. Police continue to investigate the incident.
We encourage all teams to observe a moment's silence before your games and please have Poppy, and her family in your thoughts. No child should ever go to training and not return home.
Poppy was the focal point of our lives, everything for us revolved around Poppy's love for football. Her energy, character, spirit and passion for football was infectious.
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