A BRITISH footballer has been hailed as a “massive asset on the pitch” in emotional tributes after he died on a trip to Amsterdam.
Charlie Batcup, 30, from Swansea, played for Pontlliw FC and was described by friends as the “heartbeat” of the club.
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The Welsh footballer was a lifelong player at the club, who following his death said he had enriched the lives of all their players and club members.
Charlie died while he was travelling in the Netherlands, and the Foreign Office said they were supporting the family of a British man.
Pontlliw FC paid tribute to their player on Sunday and said: “Pontlliw FC is heartbroken and devastated to announce that our player, club man and dear friend Charlie Batcup has tragically passed away.
“Charlie was a huge part of the club in a way that words cannot describe and his passing has left a huge void in our club which we will never be able to replace”.
They added that he was a “massive asset on the pitch” and in every team he played in.
“Off the field he was the heartbeat of our club community and personified our ethos of camaraderie, inclusivity, and cohesion,” they…
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