One of our local clubs here in Lincolnshire has a very dedicated chairman. Brian Manson has received a nomination for the BBC Sports Unsung Hero 2008 award.
The Louth Leader had this to report;
Local footballing hero Brian Manson has been nominated for the BBC Sports Unsung Hero 2008 award. The club chairman of Theddlethorpe FC and junior football development chairman of Louth United has been nominated for his ‘unbelievable commitment’.
While Louth United had some brilliant words of support for Brian;
Brian has earned this nomination for his immense hard work and dedication over the last 4 years at Theddlethorpe FC and of course his continued hard work with Louth Utd FC in the development of junior football at Marshlands.
Even Lincoln City FC got in on the act!
Although Brian didn’t get through to the final stage of the Unsung Heroes award he can be very proud of his achievements and unwavering support for the clubs that he runs. Well done Brian!