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Former Chorley Defender Courtney Meppen-Walter Dies Aged 32
Bury FC said tributes poured in for the former Manchester City academy defender, who also made more than 80 appearances for Chorley.
- On Tuesday, Bury Football Club confirmed the sudden death of former defender Courtney Meppen-Walter at age 32. The club stated its condolences were with his family and friends during this difficult time.
- A former Manchester City youth player, Meppen-Walter represented England at Under-18 level and played for Carlisle United, Chorley, and other non-league clubs throughout his career. He made more than 80 appearances for Chorley, helping the team gain promotion to the National League in 2019.
- In 2013, Meppen-Walter was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving following a 2012 crash in Cheetham Hill. Court records showed he had been 'jockeying' and 'playing games' while driving, which struck a vehicle killing Kulwant Singh and Ravel Kaur.
- He was sentenced to 16 months in prison but served just four months before release. The footballer later received a 22-month driving ban in 2019 after being convicted of drink-driving.
- Tributes flooded social media following the announcement, with the club sharing an image captioned 'Once a Shaker, always a Shaker.' Manager Dave McNabb remembered Meppen-Walter as 'a top quality centre-half' who brought 'physicality, organisation and calmness' to the team.
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