Anton Walkes’ tragic final post looking ahead to season with Charlotte FC just hours before boat crash death at 25
ANTON WALKES final post on Instagram revealed how he was back in pre-season training ahead of the next MLS season.
The former Tottenham defender tragically died in a horror boat crash aged just 25 on Wednesday.
Earlier that day he had posted the set of pictures from pre-season training with his Charlotte FC team-mates.
Walkes could be seen getting more and more tired during a series of snaps from a gruelling session.
The post was accompanied with the caption: “First week of preseason beat me. Swipe to see.”
He was found unconscious following the shocking smash between two boats, according to the Miami Herald.
The Charlotte FC star received CPR at the scene from the Miami Fire Rescue at 3pm local time.
Walkes’ 18,900 followers have used his last post as space to write tributes to him.
One commented: “4Life, my family, my boy, inspiration and brudda, thank you for everything.”
A second wrote: “RIP buddy. We’re going to miss you out there on the pitch. thanks for being who you were.”
A third said: “Rest in peace, absolutely shocked.”
A fourth added: “Life can change so quick it’s devastating.”
The former Spurs and Portsmouth footballer was believed to be a father.
His club’s sporting director Zoran Krneta confirmed: “We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being.
“Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy.
“The impact he made in the locker room and throughout Charlotte will never be forgotten.
“We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.”