Tributes have been paid to a Merthyr footballer, who was also a well-known member of local bands in the town. Merthyr Town Football Club announced the death of Ceri Collins last week. The 39-year-old winger had played for the club since he was a boy, and most recently played for the supporter team.
In a statement, the club said: "Everyone at Merthyr Town Football Club are devastated by the news of the passing of Ceri Collins. Ceri was former youth player of the club, and was more recently, part of the Supporters Team and Futsal Team at the club. Our thoughts are with Ceri’s family at this sad time."
Friend and fellow teammate Chris Terrett had played with his good friend Ceri for the past 22 years. He said: "Ceri's death has sent shockwaves throughout the town and the local community. He was always happy, always wore his heart on his sleeve and was an all-round great guy.
