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Long-serving AFC Telford volunteer Derek Wellings passes away

AFC Telford United have announced former volunteer, employee and life member Derek Wellings has passed away.

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Derek Wellings working on clearing water from the covers at the New Bucks Head in 2004

Mr Wellings first worked at the ground as a volunteer and supporter in 1955 and later worked in the tea hut with his wife, Ann.

He became a committee member in 1967 and, after a spell away, remained with the club until 2014.

A club statement said: "Our condolences go to Derek’s wife Ann & son Paul at this difficult time."