MICKLEOVER say they are “devastated” by the loss of young goalkeeper Fin Bowen, who tragically died on Tuesday at the age of 18.
Young shot stopper Bowen was highly rated by the Southern Premier Central Sports having worked his way up through the academy ranks.
He made his first-team debut in the 3-1 defeat at Leiston back in August.
In a statement on twitter, the club wrote: “Yesterday morning, Mickleover FC tragically lost one of our own, goalkeeper Fin Bowen.
“At 18 years old, Fin was an integral part of the club’s academy under the guidance of John McGrath, Pablo Mills and Andrew Dales.
“He made his competitive first-team debut away at Leiston in August after impressing in pre-season.
“Everyone at the club is devastated to hear of Fin’s passing and will got to every effort to ensure he is never forgotten at the Don Amott Arena. Rest in Peace, Fin.”
Bowen had also trained a number of times with League One Derby County, who joined in the hundreds of tributes.
