Oxford and Burnley fans show touching support for killed man in 20s

Jack Badger died on the railway line at Challow on Tuesday, September 17. 

Oxford United fans held a minute’s applause last weekend as the U’s lost 2-1 away to Bristol City with a similar tribute now taking place at the Kassam today. 

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Both Burnley and Oxford fans stopped to show their respects in the 24th minute of the Championship fixture. 

U’s boss Des Buckingham has also been wearing a shirt to raise awareness for Boys Get Sad Too, which supports men’s mental health. 

Ahead of this afternoon’s game, a statement from Oxford United said: “Forever Yellow once again, in honour of Jack Badger, we ask you to join us in a minute’s applause during the 24th minute of today’s game. Always United.”

Mr Badger from Wantage was a midfielder playing for Abingdon United having already played for local side Wantage Town where he was from. 

Jack Badger (Image: Abingdon United) Emergency services were called to the railway line at around 8.30am on Tuesday, September 17.

Police cars, ambulances and fire engines were all in attendance with a person pronounced dead at the scene.

An inquest opening into his death is scheduled to take place at Oxford Coroner’s Court on Thursday, October 3.

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