Billy Vigar lost his life playing football. His parents want justice

Key Points:

• Billy Vigar, a 21-year-old former Arsenal academy player, tragically died from a brain injury sustained after hitting his head on a concrete perimeter wall during a non-League football match for Chichester City.
• The Football Association (FA) has since banned solid brick, breeze-block, and concrete pitchside perimeter walls in the National League System following an independent safety review, but the changes came too late to prevent Billy’s death.
• Billy’s family expresses deep frustration and anger at the FA for not acting sooner despite previous serious injuries and warnings related to pitchside walls, highlighting a lack of accountability and slow response to player safety concerns.
• The Vigars continue to grieve while seeking justice through an ongoing inquest and hope to create a legacy for Billy, including plans for an injury rehabilitation center for non-League players at Chichester’s ground.
• The football community, including clubs, former teammates, and supporters, has shown significant support for Billy’s family, but they emphasize that no tribute can replace the loss of their son and brother.