YEOVIL Town captain Lee Collins has died at the age of 32, the Somerset club has announced.
Defender Collins began his career at Wolves and also had spells with Hereford, Port Vale, Barnsley, Shrewsbury, Northampton, Mansfield and Forest Green.
Yeovil's National League game at Altrincham tomorrow (Friday) has been postponed.
"All at Yeovil Town Football Club are mourning the loss of club captain Lee Collins," read a statement on the club website.
"Lee sadly passed away yesterday and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
"We ask everyone to respect the family's privacy at this time.
"The club will make no further comment at this time."
💜 | Rest in peace Lee Collins. Lee captained the Yeovil side that came to The Cygnet Health Care Stadium in 2019 for a pre-season friendly. Thoughts go out to Lee’s friends and family and those connected with Yeovil Town Football Club. #UpThePeacocks pic.twitter.com/ovIA4E0xhS
— Taunton Town FC (@TauntonTownFC) April 1, 2021
Collins moved to Huish Park from Forest Green in 2019 and made 35 league appearances for the Glovers, including eight this campaign.
His most recent outing came in a 1-0 defeat at Stockport on February 6.
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