TRIBUTES have continued to pour in for a young Carlisle footballer who died in a tragic incident in Ibiza on June 23.
John McKenna, 22, has been named locally as the man who had been on holiday when the tragedy happened last Friday at about 11am local time.
The Scotby FC player, who worked as an electrician, is reported to have fallen from the third floor of his San Antonio hotel.
The UK Foreign Office said it was supporting the family of a British man who died in Ibiza and was in touch with the Spanish island's authorities.
An investigation is continuing into what happened, which is being led by the Civil Guard.
Scotby FC have received bouquets of flowers in tribute to John, and the club has announced they hope to turn the area into a place of remembrance for their player.
On Twitter, the club said: "We lost a legend, a brilliant player but an even better person, never forgotten but loved always. RIP big John.
Cumberland FA also said: "Our thoughts are with John’s family & friends as well as his teammates in the Scotby FC family at this time and always."
Would just like to thank everyone for the flowers and show of support at the pavilion, it’s absolutely amazing so far and we’d really love to make it a place everyone can enjoy remembering the life of John! pic.twitter.com/qYqq9gZ2ir
— Scotby FC (@afcscotby) June 24, 2023
Touching from @InterPirelli and @DHFC2019 means a lot, flowers from clubs and friends welcome at the Scotby pavilion. Please take care if placing flowers as we want this to look the best it can 💙 pic.twitter.com/hmtVDv8FLN
— Scotby FC (@afcscotby) June 24, 2023
Clubs which during match days would be dividied by their rivalry, have united in their shared grief, as Dalston FC joined Scotby in leaving a tribute.
"We might kick lumps out of each other for 90 minutes on a Sunday but we're one larl community in rough times. Rest in peace, John" they said.
We might kick lumps out of each other for 90 mins on a Sunday but we’re one larl community in rough times.
Rest in peace, John. Thinking of Kev, John’s family & friends & all at @afcscotby. Love from all of us at Dalston F.C x pic.twitter.com/rwKIFjyvbp
— Dalston F.C (@Dalston_FC) June 24, 2023
Non-League Cumbria, who are an independant organisation who deliver the latest news on grassroots and community-level football, also left a tribute to John on their Twitter account.
Non League Cumbria is sad to hear about the tragic passing of Scotby player John McKenna, thoughts are with Johns family and friends at this difficult time 💙@bbccumbriasport @CumberlandFA @afcscotby
— Non League Cumbria (@NLCumbria) June 24, 2023
Our readers also left heartfelt tributes following John's passing, with many describing him as a wonderful young man with a bright future ahead.
Christopher James Hogg said: "Words cannot describe, the loss of John to his friends on holiday in Ibiza.
"The loss to his wonderful parents, brother and family. Thinking of you all, my prayers are with you at this sad time," he said.
Debbie McKnight Greenhow said: "Absolutely heart broken especially for Sandra, Stewart, and Kevin.
"Many friends and anyone who knew him know he has left a huge hole in our hearts. We will miss you John."
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