A football tournament is to be held every year in memory of a player who died after collapsing on the pitch.

Leon Tennett, a 30-year-old dental technician, collapsed after the six-a-side match between West Park Rangers and Hallmark Cards in the Futbol Mondiale league at Dixons City Technology College, Bradford.

His West Park team-mates tried to resuscitate him at the scene but he died later in Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Today his mum Jean Lambert, of Four Lane Ends, Bradford, said: "It was such a shock to us all.

"He was fit and played football three times a week and never missed.

"They seem to think there was something that was not quite right but there is no real explanation as to why it should happen.

"There was a slight heart problem but he had no idea."

A collection at Leon's funeral in March raised £728 and a five-a-side football tournament at Field Sports and Social Club earlier this month brought the total to more than £1,500. The proceeds went to the Bradford Heart Appeal based at BRI.

Now there are plans to hold the tournament every year in Leon's memory because so many players wanted to take part.

Mrs Lambert, said: "He was such a keen football player, so enthusiastic.

"He had played since he was little and had been in the school teams. He was very good.

"This was just a normal Tuesday evening and he collapsed.

"We went to the Royal Infirmary but after about half an hour they told us there was nothing more they could do.

"I had no idea how serious it was. I just thought he had overdone it."

Leon was happily settled with girlfriend Hannah in Clayton, Bradford, and the couple had long-term plans to get married.

He also played for the Skylark team at Thornton Sports Centre, Bradford, on Wednesdays and with friends on Sundays at the sports centre.

Mrs Lambert said: "We just want to thank everyone, all the firms such as Grattan and his friends and supporters who have helped raise this money."

A spokesman for the Futbol Mondiale, said: "We have lots of players playing across the country every week.

"This was such a shock. We sent flowers to his family."

West Park Rangers' manager Kevin Pryke, said: "He was a brilliant player, fast and a good shot.

"He used to score two or three a game. He seemed to get on with everybody and was very easy going.

"The match had finished and he just collapsed."