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Football manager shot dead in front of his players by masked gunman on a mountain bikeBy Rebecca Camber and Sophie Borland
Last updated at 6:21 PM on 17th July 2009
A football manager was shot dead by a masked gunman on a bicycle in front of horrified children on a playing field.
Ryan Musgrove, 36, was blasted six times by a gunman who lay in wait, hiding in the bushes for him to arrive at football training.
His killer, wearing a white mask and skiing goggles, then fled on a mountain bike leaving the father of two lying in a pool of blood in front of children playing nearby.
Murder hunt: Forensic officers at the fields in West Wickham, South-East London, today after Ryan Musgrove was shot dead by a masked man
Horrified teammates attempted to chase his attacker but he disappeared into surrounding fields following the attack at 6.30pm on Thursday at Sparrows Den playing fields in West Wickham, south east London.
Despite frantic attempts by teammates, the victim died at the scene before emergency crews arrived.
Today friends and family paid tribute to the electrician describing him as a loving family man to his teenage son and daughter.
Speaking outside his home in Sutton, South London, his younger brother Ben Musgrove, 33, said: 'At the moment I just don't know where I am or what is happening. I am just trying to understand it all.'
The divorced father of two, a former player and football manager at Coney Hall Football Club, had been spending several nights a week coaching an adults team at the playing fields where there are a number of rugby and football pitches.
Police believe his killer said to be aged between 19 and 30 deliberately targeted Mr Musgrove having watched him for some time.
Today the club secretary of the amateur side Kevin Imber said: 'All the players know to be at training on time at 6.45pm.
'Ryan got there early to set up and a few others turned up and as they were getting ready they realised there was someone in the bushes, it was a guy with a gun.
'I can't believe it. Why would somebody jump out of the bushes and want to shoot him dead? My head's in a mess''He shot Ryan and then he cycled off. One of them chased him but neither of the guys could see where he went.
'There was nothing anyone could do for Ryan. It's come as a great shock to everyone at the club.'
'Ryan had a big bubbly personality. He was devoted to his football and he was a loving family man.'
He added: 'Ryan was a hard-working, energetic and dedicated man. He loved his football. He would get among people and ran a very tight ship.
'He was made first team manager two years ago after he first joined the club some years ago as a player. He was tough on and off the pitch.'
Forensic experts were tonight searching woodland next to the playing fields. Police are investigating whether the shooting is linked to gang violence.
Detective Chief Inspector John McFarlane from the Met Police said: 'It was obviously a planned callous attack. The gunman must have known that his victim was going to be there.'
'The victim was a family man. He was a father and an innocent victim. He was very respected by his club and those who knew him.
'We are pursuing several leads at this stage. But we believe it was a targeted attack.'
A plastic sheet marks the spot where Mr Musgrove's body was found. He was shot several times in front of his team-mates
A message on the Coney Hall FC website said he was their first team manager.
It stated: 'The thoughts of everyone within the club are with Ryan's family to whom we send our heartfelt condolences.
'Ryan will be remembered at the club as a huge personality and as a great football man who has made great strides in improving the senior section at Coney Hall during the past two seasons. He is missed.'
A number of Mr Musgrove's team mates laid flowers at the scene.
One tribute read: 'Great mate and manager one in a million, miss you already.'
Another read: 'To our lovely Ryan, God bless you.'
Mr Musgrove's distraught nephew, who only gave his name as Jimmy, said: 'He was a loving family man who loved his football.
'I can't believe it. Why would somebody jump out of the bushes and want to shoot him dead? My head's in a mess.
'I needed to come down to see for my own eyes and piece together what happened. All he was doing was football training. Why would someone want to kill him?'
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