Elliot Anderson posts touching tribute to his mum after heartbreaking death

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Elliot Anderson has paid a touching tribute to his mum after her heartbreaking death, calling her the ‘most special person’. The England midfielder was not available for Nottingham Forest for their Europa League clash with Porto on Thursday due to her passing.

A statement from Forest read: “Elliot Anderson is unavailable for tonight’s fixture following the passing of his beloved mother, Helen.

“Everyone at Nottingham Forest Football Club extends its deepest condolences to Elliot and his family following this extremely sad news. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the Anderson family at this difficult time.”

And Anderson has now taken to social media with a number of images, as well as a touching message. It read: “Mum, You are the most special person I could have ever met.

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“Laughing, smiling and dancing through every day giving us all such joy and happiness. You fought so hard for the past year with huge strength and resilience.

“The determination you shown made me so unbelievably proud. I am forever grateful for everything you have done for our family.

“You gave your sons the most amazing life and we were ready to pay it all back. All we wanted to do was make you proud. I know you are looking down on us and watching everything we do.

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“We are all together. You are my biggest motivation. Rest in peace mum. Love you so much.”

Anderson’s Forest teammates paid tribute to the midfielder during their Europa League win against Porto . After Morgan Gibbs-White’s goal, the side celebrated by lifting up a shirt with Anderson’s name and number with the message: “Family first. We are all with you.”

Gibbs-White then spoke out on Anderson in an emotional post-match interview. He said: “A really emotional night. It’s a shame, a big shame. He’s an incredible kid. No one deserves this, no one. But we are all with him.”

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Anderson, 23, has been with Forest since a move from boyhood club Newcastle in 2024. He has gone on to make 83 appearances for the Midlands side since then and established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League .

Anderson has also launched his England career during his time at the City Ground, having earned seven caps for the Three Lions. He looks an excellent bet to be included in Thomas Tuchel ’s squad for this summer’s World Cup.