Richard passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday 16th January 2017. Richard has been involved with the club not only as a parent of the current U17's, he has also attended volunteer working parties around the club and fundraising work on behalf of the club. Richard will be remembered for his happy smiley face and his TMO skills with his iPad from the side line.

Richard's funeral will be held at St. Michael's Church, Church Broughton on Wednesday 1st February at 2.30 pm followed by a private family committal at Bretby Crematorium at 3.45 pm. No flowers by request, but if desired donations for the Intensive Care Unit at the Derby Hospital (Derby Hospital Charitable Trust) my be sent care of G.Wathall & Sons, 5 Union Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1FG Tel: 01335 300 205 http://www.wathall.co.uk

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sara and all his family at this very sad and difficult time.