Many thanks to Roger Bayliss and Russell’s younger Brockham club-mates, who held a minute silence in his memory.
In memory: Brockham Badgers Football Club's under-11s, Royal United under-11s and friends and officials of Brockham Green Football Club hold a minute's silence for Russell Haigh. The senior squad later paid a similar tribute
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Football friends pay tribute to their club-mate Russell
Former club-mates of Russell Haigh, who died when his van hit a tree outside Newdigate, held a minute’s silence in his memory.
Brockham Badgers Football Club paid their respects to the former Brockham Green Football Club player at their home and away matches on Sunday October 3.
Roger Bayliss, manager of Brockham Badgers under-15s and former member of the Brockham Green squad, said: “Russell was a credit to everybody around him. More importantly he was a credit to himself.
“I will always remember him for his laughter and humour. He had this positive effect on everybody’s life that touched his.
“The world will forever be a poorer place for his loss.
“I know he will be looking down and would want us all to remember all those special moments.”
He added: “A reflection on our cup final win last season, smiling faces forever in our hearts and minds.
“That is the memory I will always hold.”
Russell, 24, of Village Street, Newdigate, was killed on September 25 on Rusper Road.
Thanks to the Dorking Advertiser, to all the football friends and Roger Bayliss.