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  "path": "/sport/football/levi-gallimore-dies-scunthorpe-united-statement",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-18T23:44:55.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nScunthorpe United have issued a heartfelt tribute following the death of former player Levi Gallimore, who has passed away at the age of 23.\n\nThe young striker, who came through the club's academy system, spent two seasons with the Irons before departing.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn their official statement, the club expressed their sorrow at the news.\n\nThe statement read: \"Everyone at Scunthorpe United is deeply saddened to learn of this tragic news and sends our deepest condolences to Levi's family and friends at this difficult time.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nGallimore had previously been part of Brentford's youth setup before making the move to Scunthorpe.\n\nHe left the West London club's academy setup at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season.\n\nThe young forward impressed during a trial period with the Lincolnshire club, earning himself a place in their youth ranks.\n\nHis performances were convincing enough for Scunthorpe to offer him a scholarship agreement, which he signed in May 2018.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe deal marked the beginning of a two-year spell at Glanford Park, during which he established himself as a promising talent within the academy structure.\n\nHis time with the Irons saw him develop as a goalscoring threat in youth football competitions.\n\nDuring his debut campaign in 2018-19, Gallimore found the net on six occasions across youth competitions, scoring four times in the Youth Alliance League and twice in the FA Youth Cup.\n\nHis second season proved even more prolific, with the striker registering seven goals from just 11 appearances.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Newcastle dominated by Barcelona in record-breaking defeat as fans endure nine-goal thriller\n  * Tottenham crash out of Champions League as pressure piles on Igor Tudor despite first win\n  * Liverpool cruise into Champions League last eight after Galatasaray win as Salah scores screamer\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe highlight of that campaign came when he struck a hat-trick in a match against Huddersfield, demonstrating his natural finishing ability at youth level.\n\nSupporters took to social media to express their grief over Gallimore's death.\n\nOne fan wrote: \"Truly devastating. RIP young Levi, always an Iron.\"\n\nAnother supporter posted: \"Very sad news. RIP Levi.\"\n\nFurther tributes poured in online, with a third comment simply reading: \"RIP Levi.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Former Scunthorpe United academy star dies aged 23 as club pays heartbreaking tribute"
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