Former Premier League teenager who ditched soccer for a profession in porn has handed away on the age of 34.
Oliver Spedding labored his approach up the academy system at Premier League facet Crystal Palace however determined to enter the porn trade after falling out of affection with soccer when he served time in jail.
After his launch, he continued to play soccer at non-league stage.
On Saturday, Spedding’s former membership Croydon launched an announcement, which learn: “Oliver performed for the membership over a few spells and was a much-loved particular person who at all times gave his utmost effort for the group.
“Oliver can be vastly missed by everybody on the membership and our ideas are along with his household and pals at this troublesome time.”
The membership additionally held a minute’s silence forward of their match.
“I used to struggle as effectively, perhaps that would have gone someplace. I used to be good at each of these issues, however being a porn star, I assumed that might be simply nearly as good – nevertheless it’s inferior to folks suppose.”
Croydon boss Liam Giles revealed that he held talks with Spedding relating to a possible return to soccer.
Writing on social media, Giles mentioned: “Such heartbreaking information, Ollie was a warrior on the pitch and gave 100% each time he represented Croydon.
“We spoke a few weeks in the past about him getting again into soccer. I hope you discover your peace mate. Sleep Tight.”
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