The Yeovil Town Club posted on Twitter and said this for the Captain.
All at Yeovil Town Football Club are mourning the loss of club captain Lee Collins. Lee sadly passed away yesterday and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
The club will make no further comment at this time.
Our game with Altrincham tomorrow has been postponed.
Rest in peace, Lee Collins.
1988-2021 #YTFC
— Yeovil Town FC (@YTFC) April 1, 2021
In response, many clubs around the world are showing support and condolences towards his family.
The tweet threads are as follows.
The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with Lee's family and friends at this time 🤍 #FootballFamily
— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 1, 2021
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Our thoughts are with Lee's family and friends ❤️
Rest in peace, Lee Collins.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 1, 2021
Everyone at Lancaster City would like to offer their condolences to Lee's Family, friends and everyone at Yeovil Town at this difficult time 💙
— Lancaster City FC (@LancasterCityFC) April 1, 2021
This is awful news. We’re sending our love to Lee’s friends and family and everyone at Yeovil Town 💛 💚
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 1, 2021
Collins began his career at Wolves and the defender also had spells with Hereford, Port Vale, Barnsley, Shrewsbury, Northampton, Mansfield, and Forest Green.
“We ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this time. The club will make no further comment at this time.”
Collins moved to Huish Park from Forest Green in 2019 and made 35 league appearances for the Somerset club, including eight this campaign. His most recent outing came in a 1-0 defeat at Stockport on 6 February.
