Guest Geordie Boyo Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Swansea City are in mourning following the death of Austrian striker Besian Idrizaj, aged 22. The club confirmed Idrizaj died at home in Austria. A Swansea statement read: "We can confirm that the agent of young striker Besian Idrizaj has informed the club that the striker has sadly passed away. "It is understood that the popular 22-year-old died in his sleep on Friday night while at home with his family in Austria." The statement continued: "The exact cause of death has not been confirmed and our thoughts are with his family, friends and team-mates at this time." Ex-Liverpool player Idrizaj spent three years at Liverpool after signing from LASK Linz in 2005 and was sold to FC Eilenburg three years later. He joined Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2009, but soon moved on to the Swans, debuting against Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup in August. Idrizaj also had loan spells with Luton Town and Crystal Palace while at Liverpool, having been named Austria's Young Player of the Year before signing on at Anfield. He went on to make three Championship appearances, two as a replacement, without scoring for the Swans and had a year left on his contract. Idrizaj made no senior Liverpool appearances, but scored a 26-minute hat-trick at Wrexham for the Reds. If confirmed as a heart-attack, Idrijaz's death follows several other similar deaths that have hit the sport in recent years. In June 2003 Cameroon's Marc-Vivien Foe died aged 28 after collapsing on the field while playing against Colombia in Lyon, France having spent the previous season on loan from Olympique Lyon at Manchester City. In August 2007 Spanish international Antonio Puerta, 22, suffered a heart attack playing for Sevilla against Getafe and later died in hospital. Two years later Espanyol skipper Daneil Jarque died aged 26 after suffering cardiac arrest following a training session. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/8685325.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Rest in Peace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Just passed away in his sleep. Shit ! Sad news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Never heard of him but tragic RIP, too young to die Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 jesus 22 is far too young to die family must be in bits RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Horrible, R.I.P. Most people have no idea how precious life is. Cherish it while you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 One year older than me, death shouldn't even be considered at this age man RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Younger than me, scary. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattynufc Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 RIP, born the same year as me, scary. To think he was probably a lot more fit then me to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Tragic. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Stories like this are just horrible to read about RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Frightening. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffers09 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 R.I.P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoU Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Smells a bit of drugs. Could be interesting to see if this death will spark a debate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Only recognise the name because of Football Manager. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Smells a bit of drugs. Could be interesting to see if this death will spark a debate. Are you a pathologist? Or are you Jan Moir in disguise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Smells a bit of drugs. Could be interesting to see if this death will spark a debate. Are you a pathologist? Or are you Jan Moir in disguise? Nah, because someone has died under 70 years old he assumes they have been chasing the dragon like saint george. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 One year older than me, death shouldn't even be considered at this age man RIP crikey towelie. i thought you were about 17. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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