I was hospitalised over the New Year Period with Pneumonia which has made my condition a lot worse and my lungs have scarred greatly, reducing my lung function further to the point I am now on oxygen 24 hours a day and being considered for a lung transplant. With how I feel, and what will be required of me I have had to come to the very difficult decision to give up the position I loved.

I am proud of the fact that during my tenure I brought back the youth section which is now thriving under some very dedicated people, that I appointed Mr Albert Cadmore as our club chaplain, I believe one of the first ever grassroots clubs to do so, and introduced the ladies team who continue to do the club proud. My biggest achievement I feel is hopefully helping the club to survive for many decades to come with the new ground and leaving the club on a far better financial footing than when I took over.

I of course could not have done that on my own and sincerely thank every committee member and volunteer that has worked alongside me these past years, I thank every player who has represented the club during my time there and every single supporter who have backed us through thick and thin, I thank the managers I have worked alongside during my time at the club.

I have made some very good friends for life at our club and at many of our rivals, we truly are a football family.

I hope that when the weather gets a better, I can still pop along and take in the odd game or two and meet up with some cherished friends.

Thank you

Alan Gordon"