Family support football team's return to pitch where son died

Stoke Gifford FC celebrating their season win a year before Ben Hiscox (highlighted) died. Credit: ITV West Country

A father from Bristol has told ITV West Country that he will be cheering on his local football team tomorrow, as they return to play at the pitch where his son died.

Clive Hiscox's son, Ben, suffered a serious head injury when he slid off the pitch into the nearby clubhouse wall two and a half years ago.

Ben Hiscox was just 30 years old during that fatal match in which he played for Stoke Gifford FC.

Since then, Clive has worked with the club to raise money in order to make the pitch safer.

He says receiving the fatal news was "devastating" and returning to the pitch tomorrow will be "really, really, really emotional".

  • Max Walsh explains the event that led to Ben's death:

The Hiscox family helped to fundraise the £6,500 required to complete work around the pitch, including adding padding to the walls of the clubhouse ahead of every game.

The clubhouse that Ben Hiscox's head hit during a match, leading to his death. Credit: ITV West Country

Memorials to Ben remain around the clubhouse, including his boots.

Memorial to Ben Hiscox are spread around the clubhouse. Credit: ITV West Country

His former teammates describe him as a character who was hugely popular.

A bench was dedicated to Ben at his funeral. Credit: ITV West Country

'Our Ben and Us' is a book written by Clive, reflecting on trials and tribulations the family have faced, as well as the fun they have shared together.