AFC Telford United founder member Diane Morris dies, aged 48
One of AFC Telford United 's founding members has died, the club revealed today.
Diane Morris, 48, from Little Dawley, passed away suddenly in hospital on Saturday.
The lifetime Telford fan, who was married to Neil, been a trustee at the fans-owned club when it was reformed 10 years ago, helping to develop the Football in the Community scheme.
Club director Dave Topping said today: "It's extremely sad news and the thoughts of everyone at the club, from the board down to the terraces, are with Diane's family.
"We have all expressed great sadness at the loss of a fantastic lady, who was a Telford United fan through and through and worked tirelessly for the club.
"She fulfilled various roles and was a member of the trust board for many years. She assisted the club in the community and with many fund-raising initiatives.
"She will be sadly missed and I, personally, have known her myself for 15 years now. She worked for the club as recently as last week.
"I was shocked and saddened to hear that her life had been taken in this way. We are all distraught that she's no longer part of our lives."
The club described her as "the driving force" behind the club's work in the community, working with 19 local schools and coaching 26,000 local children every year.
