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CLUB SHOCKED AT THE SUDDEN PASSING OF PAUL McCARTHY.
Malcolm Boyes20 Feb 2017 - 20:00
Our thoughts are with his wife Cathy and their children at this sad time.
A top man.
I was Chairman of the club when I first met Paul through our then first team manager Harry Smith. Paul was still playing professional football at the time with Wycombe Wanderers and Harry and I sometimes met up with him on his day off during the week to have a general chat about football at the professional level, how our club was doing and life in general over the odd drink or two.
Paul was always gracious with his time and had a genuine interest in how his local club was doing and when time allowed would come and watch some of the games and offer advice and guidance if asked.
Eventually as time moved on and after Paul had spells at Oxford United and Ebbsfleet United as a player and assistant manager he played the odd game for us. However, perhaps his biggest influence was the help he gave when it came to helping out at training sessions and passing on his vast experience gained in over 500 professional appearances.
Paul had time for everyone and was always a pleasure to be around and about with, always smiling and fun to be with. He will be sorely missed by all involved with Crowborough Athletic FC.
Our first team manager, Sean Muggeridge, said the following when informed of Paul's unexpected passing; "I'm so shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Paul (Macca). He was a true friend, devoted husband and father.
"He was not just a top player and coach but a real gentleman and he will be so missed by myself and the club. When he walked on to either the training ground, pitch or in to the clubhouse, he was totally respected by everyone and his help that he gave me when I was a player and as a manager was priceless.
"Its a sad day for everyone in football and my thoughts go out to his family. The players, management and coaches are all shocked at the sad news and we will pay our respects, along with everyone else, at our home game this Saturday against Erith Town".
RIP Paul McCarthy.
I was Chairman of the club when I first met Paul through our then first team manager Harry Smith. Paul was still playing professional football at the time with Wycombe Wanderers and Harry and I sometimes met up with him on his day off during the week to have a general chat about football at the professional level, how our club was doing and life in general over the odd drink or two.
Paul was always gracious with his time and had a genuine interest in how his local club was doing and when time allowed would come and watch some of the games and offer advice and guidance if asked.
Eventually as time moved on and after Paul had spells at Oxford United and Ebbsfleet United as a player and assistant manager he played the odd game for us. However, perhaps his biggest influence was the help he gave when it came to helping out at training sessions and passing on his vast experience gained in over 500 professional appearances.
Paul had time for everyone and was always a pleasure to be around and about with, always smiling and fun to be with. He will be sorely missed by all involved with Crowborough Athletic FC.
Our first team manager, Sean Muggeridge, said the following when informed of Paul's unexpected passing; "I'm so shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Paul (Macca). He was a true friend, devoted husband and father.
"He was not just a top player and coach but a real gentleman and he will be so missed by myself and the club. When he walked on to either the training ground, pitch or in to the clubhouse, he was totally respected by everyone and his help that he gave me when I was a player and as a manager was priceless.
"Its a sad day for everyone in football and my thoughts go out to his family. The players, management and coaches are all shocked at the sad news and we will pay our respects, along with everyone else, at our home game this Saturday against Erith Town".
RIP Paul McCarthy.
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