Benevolent fund for footballer raises £3500

A benevolent fund set up by Hertford Town Football Club for player Potchu Mendes has reached £3500.

The club set up the fund after Mendes suffered a cardiac arrest during a game with AFC Dunstable on Saturday 27th August.

Writing on the Gofundme page, the football club said: "Potchu now faces a period where he will be incapacitated and therefore will not be able to return to his day job. I know that Potchu would never give his blessing for something like this, as he is a very proud and humble young man, however, the reality is that he will be without an income for a prolonged period of time, whilst he concentrates on his recovery.

"Hertford Town FC have pledged to continue paying Potchu during his revocery and we know times are tough, but we would really appreciate any contributions you may be able to give.

"100% of any funds raised will go directly to Potchu."

The club set a target amount of £5000 for the appeal and on Monday 12th September the amount raised was £3530.

Anyone wishing to donate to the fund should visit the Gofundme page at www.gofundme.com/f/potchu-mendes-benevolent-fund.