Tributes to long-standing AFC Telford fan
A football club has paid tribute to one of its most committed and long-standing fans.
Eric Davies, a dedicated AFC Telford Fan, died last month at the age of 88 after suffering a heart attack.
Mr Davies, who had been a lecturer at Shrewsbury College for many years, grew up in Wellington before moving to Shrewsbury when he took up the position at the college in 1966.
He was a fan of the club since he was seven years old, in its previous guise as Wellington Town.
Mr Davies was still incredibly active and had only given up his boat, which was moored in Caernarfon last year.
A statement from AFC Telford said: "Everyone at AFC Telford United are deeply saddened to hear that lifelong supporter Eric Davies passed away on the 10th March unexpectedly from a heart attack.
"Eric was 88 years old, a lifelong supporter who grew up in Wellington and recently lived in Shrewsbury.
"Eric supported Telford from the age of seven and lived in Wellington until he became a lecturer from 1966 -1990 at Shrewsbury College teaching electrical engineering. Despite moving to Shrewsbury he continued to attend the home games at the Bucks Head.
"Eric and his partner Grace have been married for 65 years and they were both season ticket holders at the club for many years.
"Eric enjoyed an active lifestyle and only gave up sailing a year ago, he had a boat at Caernarfon and up until a few days before he passed away he had been playing indoor bowls.
"All our thoughts at AFC Telford United are with Grace and his family and friends at this difficult time."
