
TRIBUTES have been paid to a football fan who was attacked by a group of hooligans in Southend.
Simon Dobbin, who was attacked at a Southend United match in 2015 and left permanently brain damaged and paralysed died this morning, Cambridge United has confirmed.
Mr Dobbin, a beloved Cambridge United fan, passed away at is home, five years after the attack.
Cambridge United have paid tribute to Simon this afternoon.
Simon, left, with wife Nicole
The club said: "It is with a heavy heart that Cambridge United can confirm we have received the devastating news that Simon Dobbin sadly passed away at home this morning. Sweet dreams Simon. Forever a U."
It is with a heavy heart that Cambridge United can confirm we have received the devastating news that Simon Dobbin sadly passed away at home this morning.
— Cambridge United FC (@CambridgeUtdFC) October 21, 2020
Sweet dreams Simon. Forever a U 💛 🖤 pic.twitter.com/mNB5wlaBJP
Mr Dobbin was attacked in East Street, Southend, on March 21, 2015, after watching his beloved Cambridge United take on the Blues at Roots Hall.
A total of 13 Southend United fans were eventually convicted of playing a part in the incident, which left him unable to walk or talk.
His loving wife Nicole became his full-time carer.
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Tributes to Simon Dobbin
The Echo has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes to Simon Dobbin - who passed away five years after a horrific attack at a Southend United game.
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