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Football club president dies after falling ill

2025-11-26 11:34
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Football club president dies after falling ill

Colin Brookes was at a match at Stratford Town FC when he fell ill.

Football club president dies after falling illStory byColin Brookes smilining in a long blue coat. He is hugging a blonde woman who wears a longline black padded coatColin Brookes fell ill at a football match [Halesowen Town Football Club]BBCWed, November 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM UTC·1 min read

The president of Halesowen Town Football Club has died after falling ill at a match.

Colin Brookes attended the game against Stratford Town FC on Tuesday night where he fell sick and did not recover despite medical efforts.

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In a statement, the club said: " Everyone who knew him would know that if he had chosen a way to go, it would have been watching his beloved Yeltz and a quick passing.

"Our thoughts are with Karen and the family and all their friends at this time."

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