Ex-Brighton star dies aged 39 as tributes pour in after medical emergency

Doug Loft, who made three appearances for Brighton in the Championship, has sadly died aged 39 following a medical emergency. The midfielder played over 300 games in the EFL with many of his former clubs, including Port Vale and Gillingham who he captained, paying tribute. Colchester United and Dagenham & Redbridge also had Loft on their books prior to his non-league stint with Margate, Billericay Town and Tonbridge Angels. He is best known for five successful seasons at Port Vale with the League Two club releasing a heartfelt statement.