Tributes to popular sportsman following sudden death

Sunday 02 May 2021

A one-minute silence was held before local football matches and a number of sporting fixtures were cancelled, following the sudden death of former island footballer and talented snooker player Scott Bradford.

Mr Bradford was first called up to represent the island in 2006 and competed in numerous Muratti competitions. He also made 37 appearances for Guernsey FC, scoring 12 goals.

He died suddenly this week, aged 40. 

He most recently played for Guernsey Rovers and a minute’s silence was held ahead of kick-off at matches staged this weekend. Meanwhile, some other competitive fixtures have been moved to next week. 

The Guernsey Football Association extended its "sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Scott at this difficult time.”

"It’s too hard for anyone to consider playing snooker right now"

Mr Bradford was also a keen snooker player and last year won the Guernsey Billiards & Snooker Association's Norman Wale Handicap.

"We are extremely shocked and saddened by the news," said Martin Robert from the Association. "Scott was a really talented player, one of the top 20 players in the island and has been a mainstay of his team."

All of the association's scheduled fixtures this weekend have been cancelled.

"We are just really sad at the news. It’s too hard for anyone to consider playing snooker right now. Hopefully it give players time to come to terms with the news.

"We spoke when our paths crossed, he was a really nice guy and a really good snooker player. All of our thoughts are with Scott's family at this extremely difficult time."

Pictured top: The one-minute silence before last night's match between St Martin's and Bels Vets.