Non-League Paper

UNITED WE STAND IN MOURNING CHIEF

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 December 2018

By Hugo Varley
UNITED Counties League chief Alan Poulain has paid tribute to former president David Weeks who sadly passed away last weekend.
Weeks was instrumental in the running of the league for 30 years, becoming chairman in 2003.
“It was an absolute honour to work alongside John,” vice-president Poulain told The NLP.
“From the reaction that we have received from clubs in the league it is clear his enthusiasm and kindness touched so many people within the game.
“I think a few of the local pubs are going to lose a bit of trade because we would always go for a meal...

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