'Players should not be put at avoidable risk' - PFA and Arteta react to Vigar death
Published: 9/26/2025

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has called for a thorough investigation after former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar died due to a significant brain injury while playing at Chichester City. The incident, possibly caused by collision with a concrete wall, underlines the need for player safety measures. The PFA, along with government bodies, is advocating for proactive steps to enhance safety standards for players on and around football pitches, following similar incidents in the past.