Hull City academy coach Kris Blakeston has passed away at the age of 40.
The club have paid tribute to the long-serving member of the team following his short battle with cancer.
City tweeted: “Hull City were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Academy Coach Kris Blakeston following a short battle with cancer.
“Everyone at the Club would like to pass on their thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Kris' family and friends.”
The club were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Academy Coach Kris Blakeston following a short battle with cancer.
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