Farsley Celtic fan and long-term volunteer Iain Wilkinson has been made an honorary vice president of the club to mark his many years of service.
Iain, a member of Farsley Celtic Supporters’ Club who travels to both home and away fixtures, said the National League North Club ‘runs through his veins’.
“I spent many years watching the old Farsley, but from the sidelines both home and away,” Iain said. “Since the folding of the old club and the rebirth I made a promise to myself I would become a more active and at times vocal volunteer. Doing whatever was needed to make sure our village team continued flourish and play at the highest level possible!
“There isn’t a lot I haven’t had to turn my hand at at this place. But mainly starting as a steward (we had two at the time) working my way up to the matchday safety officer, doing this while joining the committee of the supporters club. I became vice chairman about ten years ago, up until COVID.
“I have had many a happy hour throwing myself into the best Village football team (doing whatever I could to help the team) in the world. Unfortunately age and ill health has played it’s part but I look forward to a new chapter.
“I can guarantee FCFC runs through my veins and I remain a loyal servant the club.”
Chairman Paul Barthorpe paid tribute to Iain. He said: “Iain is without doubt one of my favourite people at the club and has been for the past five years! An absolutely genuine guy, who always says it as it is, has a fantastic dry sense of humour with some brilliant one liners, and – most importantly – always has the club at heart!”
Earlier this week, the club also announced head of deaf football Paul Young and head of women’s football Sue Hawkshaw would join the board of directors.
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