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Thomas Lewis & Katie-Ann Gupwell

Children's football coach tragically dies aged 30

A beloved football coach described as an "inspiration" has tragically died at the age of 30, North Wales Live reports. Tributes have poured in for the former footballer who died after being diagnosed with cancer.

Mike Edwards, from Saltney, passed away earlier this week. He has been described as a much-loved figure at his local club, Saltney Town Football Club, where he served as a player, goalkeeping coach and junior coach.

He was also a huge part of the club's successful futsal team who were the third best team in Wales a few seasons ago. Mike leaves behind his mum Diana and brother Chris, and hundreds of people across the North Wales football community have paid their tributes on social media.

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