Burscough remember former chairman ahead of win over Litherland

honoured their former chairman Chris Lloyd with a minute's applause before the start of Tuesday's North West Counties Premier Division 4-2 home win over .

Father-of-three Chris, a successful local businessman under who Burscough won the championship and enjoyed several excellent runs, died on September 10 aged 61 after being diagnosed with cancer for a second time.

In 2005, Burscough under Chris beat Gillingham 3-2 in the FA Cup, their first-ever victory over a League side, and were one stop away from meeting Manchester United in the third round, only to lose their second-round replay against Burton Albion.

Chris first became seriously ill in 2008 and stood down as chairman for a year. He later returned, but left again in 2010. Four years later, he served as chairman at for eight months.

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