A 12-year-old boy who was struck by fencing which lodged in his head as he watched a football match in Devon, has died from his injuries.
Tiverton High School pupil Olly Croker was airlifted to a Bristol hospital after the incident on Saturday but died on Monday night.
A Bradninch club spokesman described it as a “freak accident”.
Olly’s mother Pippa called him “our gorgeous boy” and said his organs had now “given life” to five children.
The schoolboy was watching his brother in the fixture between Bradninch and Bampton when he was fatally injured by the fencing.
A piece of material then lodged in the youngster’s head but the club spokesman said it was “unclear how the accident occurred”.
Mrs Croker wrote on Facebook: “We would very much like you all to feel so proud of Oliver this evening, through organ donation he has given life to to 5 other children.
“He will live on in them. What very lucky boys and girls they are!!! Love you our beautiful gorgeous boy!!”
Olly was a regular supporter at Bampton games, said the club.
The spokesman said everyone was “absolutely shocked and devastated”.
The club tweeted: “Everyone at Bradninch Town FC would like to give our sincere condolences to the family of little Oliver who has tragically passed away.
Head teacher Andrew Lovett expressed his “great sadness” at the youngster’s death.
He was “the life and soul of the party, a larger-than-life character, brimming with confidence, with an eagerness and enthusiasm for taking part in all aspects of school life”.
Mr Lovett added: “His youthful vibrancy and curiosity about life shaped his whole character.
“He was multi-talented and we had high hopes for his future. Olly was a keen sportsman and represented THS at rugby and even played up an age group.
“He was a very knowledgeable and sparky lad with his finger on the pulse of what was going on at school, in the local community and beyond.
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