Welling United are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Chichester City’s Billy Vigar.

Our heartfelt condolences and thoughts are with Billy’s family, friends, teammates and everyone connected with Chichester City at this incredibly difficult time.

In light of this devastating incident, the club wishes to reaffirm its absolute commitment to player safety and recognise that the placement and height of the pitchside wall at the park end of Park View Road presents a significant risk.

With player welfare paramount, we are making immediate plans to address this and ensure the area is made safer as a matter of urgency.

Billy’s passing will resonate throughout the whole of our football community and everyone at Welling United stands in solidarity with Chichester City and the wider football family in mourning his loss.