The entire Whitley Bay Football Club community have been devastated to learn that 13 year old Edie Smart, one of our Junior team members, tragically passed away yesterday.
Edie was rescued after getting into difficulties in the sea at Whitley Bay on Thursday afternoon but despite the efforts of the emergency services and medical staff, she died in hospital yesterday (Monday).
Our thoughts and prayers are with her mother Louise, her father Paul, who is coach to our Under 15's Sharks team and all of Edie's family and friends.
We propose to hold a minute silence in her memory ahead of Saturday's Emirates FA Cup tie against Heaton Stannington.
RIP Edie Smart
