Jamie Vincent dead at 46: Tributes paid to Ex-Portsmouth, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth star
FORMER Crystal Palace and Portsmouth player Jamie Vincent has passed away aged 46.
Vincent made 447 league appearances in a career that also included spells at Bournemouth, Huddersfield, and Derby County, as well as several other EFL clubs.
Portsmouth released a short statement on Twitter saying: “We’re devastated to hear that former Pompey defender Jamie Vincent has passed away.
“Rest in peace, Jamie.”
And another former club Aldershot said: “Aldershot Town Football Club are deeply saddened to learn former defender Jamie Vincent has passed away.
“Our thoughts go out to Jamie’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“RIP Jamie.”
Swindon Town said: “Swindon Town Football Club are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of former defender, Jamie Vincent.
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“Our thoughts go out to all of Jamie’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time. RIP.”
Vincent achieved promotion to League One with Swindon in 2007 and played in all three divisions in the EFL.
The left-back also played for Walsall, Millwall and Yeovil before finishing his EFL career at Aldershot in 2011.
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