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Harry Arter grateful for support he received from Bournemouth team-mates, Burnley fans and Pep Guardiola after tragic stillbirth of his daughter

Harry Arter has told how his Bournemouth team-mates and the fans provided support after the loss of his stillborn daughter.

Arter and partner Rachel Irwin were devastated after baby Renee died in the womb in December 2015.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder admits he was in a 'dark place' in the days, weeks and months after the tragedy.

Harry Arter watches the ball as Republic of Ireland take on Austria last weekend
Harry Arter watches the ball as Republic of Ireland take on Austria last weekend

But gradually, and with the help of friends, family and the football community, Arter has been able to deal with the pain.