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Edinburgh youth footballers die in separate incidents

Two youth footballers are reported to have died today in separate incidents, Hibernian FC and Tynecastle FC said.

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Tynecastle youth player had 'bright future in the game'

A minutes silence will be held by all Tyncastle football teams, the club said today in a statement, after Under-14s player Jamie Skinner died during a match. The club added that it was is in "total shock" over the matter:

Although Jamie was new to our Tynecastle family, he had up until recently been playing for Hearts, he was a prospect that undoubtedly would have had a bright future in the game.

No words can fully express our grief and dismay at seeing this happen, we can only pass on all our thoughts and prayers to friends and family and hope they will get some strength from the out pouring of love and support from everyone.

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