Basford United have led the tributes following the death of chairman Jamie Brough who died just three days after his appointment to run the non-league club. Mr Brough, who was appointed as chairman of the football club and director of Basford United Limited on April 28, died on Sunday, May 1. He passed away at the age of 45.
"Our thoughts and condolences go to Jamie’s wife Karen and his entire family at this incredibly difficult time," the club said in a statement. "As a mark of respect to Jamie and his family, the club will be leaving the position of chairman vacant for the 2022-23 season."
Just last week Basford owner Chris Munroe said he was "delighted" by the prospect of working with Mr Brough and taking the first team and educational academy forwards. Mr Brough was the founder and driving force behind Sports Gateway, which ran football academies with Notts County and Alfreton Town, as well as diploma and degree courses in sports coaching and sports science.
