Mark Simpson

Bangor FC @bangorfc · 4d

Bangor FC is deeply saddened to announce the death of club stalwart Roy Kitson.

Roy gave his time quietly and tirelessly behind the scenes as a director and club announcer. He also contributed to the match programme and helped shape the matchday experience for generations of supporters.

For thirty years, from 1985 to 2015, he reported on Bangor FC for the Spectator newspaper, chronicling the club's history, bringing coverage of Bangor to a wider audience and helping to record its story for future generations.

Bangor FC Chairman Graham Bailie said: "Volunteers like Roy are the heartbeat of local football, and the difference he made to the club and the wider community was tremendous. For generations of supporters, including me, Roy's voice over the tannoy was part of what made a matchday at Bangor feel like home.

"We were delighted to appoint Roy as a Vice-President last season. It was a mark of the affection and respect everyone at the club had for him.

"On behalf of the board, players, volunteers and supporters, I'd like to extend our deepest condolences to Roy's family and friends."

Roy’s funeral will take place at West Church on Thursday 12th November at 2pm.

A minute's silence will be held at the Carrick Rangers match on 28th November in Roy's memory.

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darren mullen @ncr72 · 4d

A lovely lunch with my 2 sisters today. After 2 hours of discussions they finally agreed that managing in the Irish League is way more difficult than being a Traitor 🥰

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