An 18-year-old goalkeeper died suddenly after short illness. Tributes have been paid to Igor Jonczyk, who played for Denbigh Town FC, after his death on Friday, April 1,
Originally from Poland, he moved to Wales when he was nine with his two elder brothers, mum Agnieszka and father Artur, and they settled in Ruthin. He passed away surrounded by his family at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester.
Described as a "promising and popular member of the football team" with a "flamboyant playing style" Igor was taken to Glan Clwyd hospital at the start of March before being transferred to Manchester where it become apparent that he had been suffering from an underlying heart condition.
