I am sure most people are aware that Russ Watkin, Vice Chair, has resigned from his position on the committee. I wish Russ all the best and would like to pay tribute to all the good work he has done for our league.
Russ is also the Chairman of Coventry & District Walking Football Club (previously named Bedworth & District Walking Football Club) and a keen proponent of walking football.
Russ was a stalwart of our committee group and was in at the start of the league's inception being instrumental in many league initiatives. He was an excellent referee and organised referee courses at his local club as well as being a crusader for our cause with the Birmingham FA.
Russ's wife Kim was also a keen supporter of the BCWFL and could be seen on match days collecting team sheets and money as well as providing home baked treats.
Prior to the start of the season BCWFL were presented with an FA award for the work and success of our league. Russ was instrumental in helping us obtain that award and his advice was often sought as he always took a common-sense approach and made realistic suggestions for improvements.
His counsel will be missed along with his humour and his inevitable ability to put matters into perspective.