Shock is still reverberating around the industry at the tragic death of Brighton & Hove Albion groundsman, Matt Grimstone, killed at the Shoreham air crash.

This past weekend, the industry showed just how tight-knit and like an extended family it is when groundstaff up and down the country wore a black armband in memory of Matt and his Worthing United teammate Jacob Schilt - and of course all the other victims of this awful tradegy.

And hats off to the IOG for encouraging this show of solidarity. Excellent coverage was garnered in the national media and social media was abuzz with pictures and dedications of rememberance.


Southampton FC

Before this past weekend's fixtures the IOG sent its condolences to the family and friends of Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt. IOG CEO Geoff Webb said: "Matt had a bright future in the industry and our thoughts and prayers go to his family following this tragic event."


Aston Villa

And their campaigning across Twitter caught the attention of groundstaff and the public nationwide. So very well done.

Evidence once again of what a caring and close community the UK's turf professionals truly are.


Tottenham Hotspur

Worthing United Football Club are raising money in memory of Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt. The money will be spent how the families of Matt and Jacob see fit. If you would like to contribute please visit www.gofundme.com/bh2pr7dm

Or if you want to donate to the official fund for all Shoreham air disaster victims, set up by the Sussex Community Foundation, on behalf of Adur District Council, West Sussex County Council and Worthing Borough Council go to www.justgiving.com/sussexgiving or text SAIR10 plus the amount you want to donate to 70070.