Proud Kewley is new president

Appointed at the EVO-STIK NPL Premier Division club's recent AGM, Kewley, pictured, succeeds outgoing president John Wildman at the Marine Travel Arena.

The 73-year-old, a Mariners fan since his school days, returned to Rossett Park to take up his first official role with the club when he was appointed treasurer in 1981, a post he served for 32 years until 2013.

In a statement release by the club, proud Kewley told fans: “I am really, really pleased to have been appointed as Marine’s new president. It is a real honour for me and I am absolutely delighted and will continue to serve the club, as I have done in the past, in the years ahead.”

Marine chairman Paul Leary said: “The management committee unanimously recommended the appointment of Geoff Kewley as our new president and this was confirmed at the club’s AGM at the beginning of this month.

"Geoff’s commitment, loyalty and dedication to Marine Football Club for all of these years has earned him the highest of respect from his colleagues and many friends at Marine.

"His appointment as our new president is just reward for what he has put into the club as a fan, member of committee and as a club officer. We all congratulate Geoff on what is the ultimate position to hold at Marine Football Club.”

Club historian and former president Dave Wotherspoon added: “This is a hugely deserved honour for Geoff. Treasurer is one of the toughest volunteer jobs at Marine and I reckon he did it for longer than any previous occupant of the job. I am sure in his own quiet way he will continue to provide good advice for the chairman and committee.”

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