Football clubs’ warm tributes to father and son who died in weekend tragedy at Tetney Lock

                                                  

Dave and Cameron Walsh will be much missed by family and all who knew them

THE two people who tragically died when their car was submerged after leaving the road at Tetney Lock on Saturday have been named.

They are David Walsh (40) and son Cameron (16).

Both are well known in local football through their connections with both Grimsby Town FC and Cleethorpes Town FC.

This evening,   the former issued the following statement: "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that Grimsby Town Football Club announces the untimely passing of one of our cherished youth team members, Cameron Walsh, aged 16, and his father Dave. 

"Cameron was an integral part of the GTFC academy. 

"His passion for the game, coupled with his undeniable talent, made him a much-loved figure among teammates, coachesand the entire Grimsby Town family.

"The club is devastated by this heartbreaking loss and extends its deepest condolences to the family."

A statement from Cleethorpes Town FC reads: "Dave was a popular footballer in the area, having played for the Owls at the beginning of our journey and then taking on the management of his son Cameron's side having many many happy times.

"Cameron was a super talented young player who began his career at the Owls before going onto to establish himself at Grimsby Town's academy and most recently played in the FA Cup Youth Cup win over Nottingham Forest."

Lincolnshire police are still investigating the circumstances of the accident which occurred shortly after 1pm on Saturday and whether there were any defects in the blue Mercedes 300 car in which they had been travelling.