Paddy sadly passed away at the N&N hospital surrounded by his close friends and family, after a brave and courageous two year battle against Motor Neurone Disease.

All at the club send their deepest love and sincerest condolonces to his wife Jenny and the rest of the Murphy family.

Paddy's association with the club and grassroots extended past 50 years and he was recently honoured by the FA for that achievement.

His record as first team manager will probably remain unsurpassed. A 20 year spell saw him turn a small village club into one of the most feared sides within local football and his record speaks for itself. Five Sterry Cup triumphs alongside 3 Mummery Cup wins and two Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final appearances, his one regret being he could not get a team to the final.

Even in his final years, whilst fighting against this debilatating disease, he rarely missed a first team game and always had a smile on his face.

There simply will not be another one like him and he will be terribly missed by everyone within the club and likewise throughout the local football world.

The club are keen to stress that Saturday's game will proceed and there will be a special matchday programme in tribute to Paddy. Both first and reserves teams will be wearing black armbands.