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Ryan McBride, Derry City Captain, Dies Unexpectedly Just A Day After Win Against Drogheda United

He had played just the day before.
Sarah Ann Harris
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News Reporter, HuffPost UK

The captain of Derry City football club has died unexpectedly at the age of 27, it has been announced.

In a tweet late on Sunday evening the Irish Football Association confirmed Ryan McBride had passed away.

The defender is thought to have died at his home in Derry, close to his side’s ground, earlier that evening.

Thoughts tonight with the family of Ryan McBride and everyone involved with @derrycityfc pic.twitter.com/ecTst1872W

— Official Irish FA (@OfficialIrishFA) March 19, 2017

The flags at FAI Headquarters flying at half mast as a mark of respect to Ryan McBride. pic.twitter.com/z80W9TC2Ax

— FAIreland (@FAIreland) March 20, 2017

The cause of his death is unknown.

Fans were quick to pay tribute to McBride who was remembered as a “great player and a great bloke”.

Thoughts and prayers of all the family and friends of @derrycityfc captain Ryan mcbride... RIP

— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) March 20, 2017

Terrible sad news to hear the passing @derrycityfc captain Ryan McBride, Thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends #RIPRYANMCBRIDE 🙏

— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) March 20, 2017

Terribly sad news hearing Derry City footballer Ryan McBride has passed away. Thoughts are with Ryan's family and close friends. ☝🏻🙏

— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) March 19, 2017

Absolutely devastated by the news tonight of Ryan mcbride passing away. Had the pleasure of playing alongsides him at @derrycityfc #RIP 🔴⚪️

— Daniel Lafferty (@DLafferty3) March 19, 2017

He was as Brave as a lion and as strong as an ox.Great player and great bloke. Rest in peace Ryan. Condolences to his family & @derrycityfc

— Ger O'Brien (@gerramia) March 19, 2017

Many football teams - both from Ireland and the UK - also tweeted their condolences.

All @DroghedaUnited would like to offer our deepest condolences to @derrycityfc on the sudden passing of their captain Ryan McBride. RIP

— Drogheda United F.C. (@DroghedaUnited) March 19, 2017

Bray Wanderers FC wishes to extended our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ryan McBride and everyone at @derrycityfc

— Bray Wanderers FC (@BrayWanderers) March 19, 2017

Heart breaking news tonight on the passing of @derrycityfc Captain Ryan McBride. @Ballinamallard send their condolences to the family & club https://t.co/9xElByH5vs

— Ballinamallard Utd (@Ballinamallard) March 19, 2017

All @DundalkFC sends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ryan McBride & our friends at @derrycityfc. Shocking and sad news.

— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) March 19, 2017

The thoughts & prayers of everyone at Celtic are with the family & friends of @derrycityfc captain, Ryan McBride, following his sad passing.

— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) March 20, 2017

Our thoughts are with the family of Ryan McBride and everyone at @derrycityfc pic.twitter.com/BzIULiXzBa

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 20, 2017

McBride’s death came just one day after he led his team to a 4-0 triumph over Drogheda United in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Derry were due to play Limerick on Tuesday but the fixture is unlikely to go ahead now.

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