Tributes for Debra Wright as Ashton Town postpone fixture as 'mark of respect'

The 47-year-old mum of four and grandmother of seven - and wife of Town chairman Chris Wright - was fatally injured in a jet ski crash on the Costa del Sol.

And the club has been inundated with messages of sorrow and love from the football family and beyond.

"The Ashton Town family is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Debra," read a club statement. "As we mourn together, our upcoming friendly against Burscough has been postponed as a mark of respect. Our thoughts and love are with everyone who knew and cherished her."

Burscough FC replied: "Everyone at Burscough FC sends their deepest condolences at this sad time. Sending love to all family, friends and the club."

And the social media post was soon full of similar messages from other local clubs.

Ashton Athletic FC posted: "We are deeply saddened to hear the devastating news of the passing of Debra Wright at Ashton Town. Everyone at Ashton Athletic sends their heartfelt condolences to Chris, his family, and all at Ashton Town. Our thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time."

Skelmersdale FC posted: "We send our thoughts and condolences to Chris and family at this awful time."

Chorley FC posted: "We are saddened to hear about the devastating news regarding Debra. Everybody at Chorley sends their heartfelt condolences to all at Ashton Town. Our thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time."

Longbridge Town FC posted: "Everyone at Longridge Town sends their deepest condolences to everyone associated at this extremely sad time. RIP Debra."

Mossley Hill Athletic FC posted: "Sending our thoughts and prayers with our deepest heartfelt condolences at this time from us all at Mossley Hill."

Pilkington FC posted: "Really sorry to hear this, sending all of our love to Chris and family from everyone at Pilks."

Macclesfield Town FC posted: "Sending everyone at @ashtontownfc our deepest condolences at this incredibly sad time."

Barnton AFC posted: "Sending condolences from all of us at Barnton during this very difficult time."

Atherton Laburnum Rovers FC posted: "Sending condolences from all of us at Atherton LR during this very difficult time."

Padiham FC posted: "Sending sincere thoughts and condolences to Chris and his family and everyone at club at this extremely sad time."

Wigan Town FC posted: "Such sad news. Sending all our thoughts and prayers."

Thornton Cleveleys FC posted: "Everyone at Thornton Cleveleys sends their condolences. Our thoughts are with everyone involved at Ashton Town at this incredibly difficult time."

Stockport Town FC posted: "From all at Stockport Town we send our deepest condolences to Chris and all of Debra’s friends and family at this sad time."

Euxton Villa FC posted: "This is heartbreaking news. Our clubs have grown very close over the last few years, and this is truly devastating. We are sending love and our deepest condolences to Chris, his family, and everyone affected."

City of Liverpool FC posted: "Sending our condolences to Chris, and all at Ashton Town."

Garswood United FC posted: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Debra’s family and friends at this sad time from Garswood United."

Abbey Hulton United FC posted: "Sending sincere thoughts and condolences to Chris and his family and everyone at club at this extremely sad time."

Huyton FC posted: "Deepest condolences from everyone at Huyton Football Club."

Darwen FC posted: "Condolences from all at Darwen FC. Thinking of you all at this difficult time."

Golborne Sports FC posted: "Absolutely awful news. Thoughts and prayers with all the family from everyone at Golborne."

Lower Breck FC posted: "Our sincere condolences to Chris and his family and everyone involved at the club at this awful time."

Squires Gate FC posted: "So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences from all of us at Squires Gate."

Droylsden FC posted: "Our thoughts go out to all our friends at @ashtontownfc following the tragic loss of Debra Wright, wife of Chairman Chris last weekend.”

FC St Helens posted: “The thoughts of all at FC St Helens are with those that knew and loved Debra Wright, at this terribly sad time. Rest in Peace, Debra.”