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Striker Besian found dead at parents’ house sights on Miss England title
FORMER Miss Wales runner-up By RACHEL MAINWARING
S WA N S E A C I T Y By CHRIS WATHAN and JAMES McCARTHY rizaj underwent thorough Lisa Lazarus has jumped ship – by
Football Club was in medical checks before of- fighting for the Miss England
hometown team LASK Linz, “I haven’t turned my back on Wales and
chair Phil Sumbler told fering him a two-year deal,
shock last night after Wales On Sunday: “It’s a bit making his first-team debut described as being “above
crown! would obviously love to represent Wales at
the death of one of its in a pre-season friendly But the Welsh beauty and Bol- Miss World but, because I’m based in
of a shocker really. It’s one of and beyond” the regular
against Wrexham the fol- lywood star swears she hasn’t London now, it wouldn’t make sense
first-team stars. those things, you just don’t procedures because of his
turned her back on home. geographically so I opted for Miss Eng-
Besian Idrizaj, aged expect it. lowing year playing along- previous worries.
side Wales captain Craig The former Miss Universe land instead.”
just 22, died of a sus- “You wonder why things Fans left tributes on Swans
WATCH THIS VIDEO Bellamy. UK has just been chosen as Lisa landed her debut Bollywood role
pected heart attack like that happen to people messageboards last night
After spells on loan with Miss Central London for the in the historical Indian war drama when
in the early hours of that age. with supporters quick to pay
Miss Great Britain contest, film bosses spotted her competing at
Warren Gatland o f ye s t e rd ay
morning to
“It’s just a terrible
tragedy.”
Luton and Crystal Palace,
Idrizaj returned to Austria
tribute to the young for-
ward.
run by former Welsh winner Miss Universe and spent months shooting
exclusive interview leave fans and Mr Sumbler said he had
never heard a bad word said
to sign for Wacker Inns-
bruck where the first wor-
Liverpool fans also posted
their condolences after the
Liz Fuller.
And she’s also hoping
scenes in Mumbai and the Indian
desert in 45°C heat.
fellow players
Watch our special edition of reeling. about Idrizaj. ries over his health began youngster’s stay at Anfield.
to be crowned Miss And in a hectic schedule,
England in a separate the stunning brunette is
Focus on Rugby with the The striker He added: “The fans will after he collapsed during a On Planet Swans, Sidekick
competition that also studying for a de-
Wales coach was found at his be stunned by it. These match in February 2008. Jack said: “Shocked at Be-
Qerim and father Sadik could see her vying gree in radiography.
parents’ house things you just don’t expect sian’s sudden passing.
against Miss Wales She said: “I’m do-
Log on to in his native Aus- to happen and when they do were both watching. “I remember being ex-
for the Miss World ing it part-time so I
But in an interview after
Wales tria. The exact they shock everyone to the cited after hearing he had
arriving at Swansea, Idrizaj 2010 contest. can fit the mod-
cause of death core.” signed for us.
claimed it was a result of a Llanelli-born Lisa, elling and filming
has not been Writing on fansite Planet “An ex-Liverpool young-
Swans, Mr Sumbler added: virus. ster, only released due to SUCCESS: Lisa wins who made her Bol- in as well. I’ve still
Sunday Roast ..................................... 13 confirmed. Miss Central London and lywood debut in got another year to go
Teammates “The Swansea City family is “After that, I didn’t want health worries which had
Matt Withers ...................................... 16 shocked and saddened by to start playing again been (seemingly) sorted. (below) Miss Universe UK Veer alongside Sal- and I’m revising hard for ex-
were said to be
Nathan Bevan .................................... 26 devastated by the the sudden passing of Be- straightaway because it was “His first touch in the
man Khan last year, ams right now but fingers
Sally Bailey .......................................... 27 a really difficult time for my said: “I entered my crossed, they will be OK.
news while fans left sian Idrizaj.” Scunthorpe Cup game back
family,” he said last year. “I first Miss Wales com- “I chose to live in London
Letters ........................................... 28&29 tributes on a club Rated as one of Austria’s in August/September ‘09
petition when I was 17 because I’m close to Heathrow
messageboard. best young talents, the just wanted to have a break was a delightful back heel to
Behind the Headlines ............... 30&31 former Liverpool starlet be- from football, to think about Dobbie, who blasted it into
and then won Miss Uni- which has been handy when
Swansea City
Travel............................................... 33-38 confirmed the came one of Swans boss everything that had the net.
verse UK in 2008, which I’ve been flying out to India
Jobs....................................................... 39 happened and to appreciate led to so many different for the films but I’m still back
death last night but Paulo Sousa’s first signings “What a start to his
opportunities, including and forth to Wales to see the
Motors ................................................. 43 said it was waiting for after taking over at the that I was still alive. But it Swansea City career, I
filming a Bollywood film in family.
further details before Liberty Stadium. was just a virus. It infected thought at the time.
me badly and because of India. “Doing the beauty pa-
making any other Sousa was believed to have “He continued to play well
this I collapsed. “But I’m still only 22 and I geants is still really import-
comment. been informed of the events in the reserves, and I was
“I had the best doctors really enjoy beauty pageants ant to me.
Swans sup- soon after Idrizaj was dis- looking forward to seeing
looking after me and I had so I decided to apply for Miss “I’m hoping because I’ve
porters’ covered by his brother, Qer- more of him in the first team
all the tests, every one that Great Britain this year, espe- got lots of experience and
t r u s t im, at the family home. next season.
you can have. There was cially because it’s being run by because I know what to
Idrizaj has had a history of “Sadly, that was not to be.
nothing wrong with my fellow Welsh girl Liz Fuller. expect it’ll be a big help.
health problems, including RIP Besian Idrizaj”
heart.” “I’ve just won the Miss Cent- But even though I’m go-
previous worries over his And sjones68 said: “Tragic
Sousa was quizzed on the ral London heat which means I ing for the English titles,
heart, but it is not yet known news, such a sad loss of a
concerns over Idrizaj’s go into November’s final but I’ve still got my Welsh
whether that is related to young life.
health when he brought him I’m also hoping to qualify for accent and I’m still proud
his death. “My thought and condol-
to Liberty Stadium last Au- Miss England, which, if I won, to be Welsh.”
Having been ences to all family and
LASTNIGHT’SLOTTERY named Austria’s gust, but he simply said that friends.”
means I could take part in ■ Vote for Lisa for Miss
Winning numbers in last he was aware of the dif- Miss World, which is obvi- England, by texting 11
young player of Treforys Jack wrote: “Lost
night’s Lotto draw were... ficulties and that he was ously the ultimate pageant. Lisa to 84205
TRAGEDY: Teammates the year in 2005, my father a few weeks ago,
1, 4, 24, 26, 27, 48 were said to be
Idrizaj signed confident everything was made me realise you have to

Will it be third time

for Premier behind him. seize the day.
The bonus number was 28 devastated by the League giants But it is understood that “This just reinforces it, LAST
The jackpot prize was £4.5m news of Besian’s death Swansea City ensured Id-
Liverpool from Bessian, RIP mate!” CHANCE:
GOTASTORYTOTELL? Jamie-Lee
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wants to be
Miss
Wales

SHE’S the reigning Miss British Isles and a Jamie-Lee, who works in a
former Miss Earth Wales winner – but the primary school, already has a few
Miss Wales crown is the one that got away. titles under her belt.
Now Jamie-Lee Williams is going for her She is the reigning Miss British
third and final attempt at the title. Isles, a title she lifted last October
The gorgeous model is currently hoping to beating off competition from thousands
land the title of Miss Powys, which will take of entrants and 34 other finalists.
her through to the finals of Miss Wales 2010, a The year before she was voted
title she is desperate to win. Miss British International and
Jamie-Lee, who has a psychology degree, Miss Earth Wales 2008.
said: “Miss World is the ultimate pageant and In fact, she has never been
I would absolutely love to represent Wales in out of the top three since
this year’s finals. entering her first pageant in
“I’ve entered a couple of times before but 2006.
this is my last chance as you are only allowed She said: “Judges are
to enter it three times. looking for girls who not
“I started off doing Miss Wales in 2006 and only have the looks but can
I am going to attempt that one for the last demonstrate intelligence
time this year because I reach the age limit of and have personality.
24. “They are looking for the
“If you win Miss Wales you go on to Miss complete package.
World. “You have to be a good
“That is the ultimate pageant and I would all-rounder and
absolutely love to take part in that – this is my undertaking charity work
last opportunity.” is an essential part of it.”