Nantwich Town councillors have paid tribute to their fellow councillor Philip Staley who has died after a brave battle against cancer.
Cllr Staley, (Conservative) represented the Nantwich South Ward for Nantwich town council.
Cllr Peter Groves, Mayor of Nantwich, said: “Phil was a really great man who cared about his Ward and his residents.
“He had such a colourful past, previously he was a professional footballer and football manager, managing in the Welsh leagues.
“He also produced and published a wonderful book called “Get Those Sheep Off My Pitch”.
“We will all remember Phil fondly, he was a great character but was also a really lovely man and I will miss his friendship.”
Cllr Arthur Moran added:
“I’ve known Phil quite a while, and used to sit next to him at Nantwich Town’s games.
“I could tell from those earlier conversations that he was interested in politics. A great man who will be missed.”
The former Nantwich Town FC caretaker manager passed away aged 76 on Wednesday September 7.
His football career took him to Blackpool, Stockport and Crewe Alex as a player, and as a manager at Macclesfield Town, Ashton United, Chorley, Droylsden and Accrington Stanley.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Cllr Staley’s family and friends; he will be sadly missed.
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