Tributes have poured in for a young Cirencester Town Ladies footballer who has tragically died.
Goalkeeper Carla Heaton, aged just 22, passed away suddenly, with the heart-breaking news confirmed by the club online. Carla was described as a 'beautiful person inside and out' by her team in a statement on Twitter.
Heaton had spent several seasons with fourth tier Swindon Town before moving onto Cirencester Town. Since the news broke fans of the team, as well as a number of other women's football teams, have responded with heartfelt tributes to the much loved player.
