Article: Tributes paid after goalie's sudden death.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular footballer after his sudden death.

The body of John Jackson, a goalkeeper with Billingham Synthonia Football Club, was found near Leven Viaduct, in Yarm, on Friday morning.

Details of how the 28-year-old, who was believed to be from Yarm, died have not been released.

Formerly a player with Shildon, Spennymoor and Marske United, John joined Synners in the 2005-06 season.

He had played 37 times this season for the Central Avenue-based club.

Club Secretary Graham Craggs said John's sudden death had rocked the club.

Mr Craggs said: "Everybody at the club is distraught and ...

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