Sad times for Fort William Football Club

Sir,

I am writing from a perspective of someone who no longer lives in Lochaber, though I still have a major part of my heart in Fort William and when I heard that Colin Neilson had died, I knew it would be a very sad day for Fort William Football Club. Colin was truly the heart and soul of the club.

I also was saddened to hear that the directors of Fort William Football Club had resigned and that no one has come forward to take their place and that this special place for so many youngsters could cease to exist.

This is so tragic for all your young, fit and keen footballers and future football players. I know how onerous the task must be but surely among you retired fit men, and should I say fit women, there must be some who can help keep these boys active, ambitious and away from the drug scene.

It would be so calamitous if this football club was allowed to die, especially as there is so much fresh hope for the town of Fort William in the new venture for the aluminium company.

Can no one persuade the directors to continue their good work if some other good citizens would give up their time to support them in the many roles that encompass the running of the club?

Please do not let the young, keen, fit and healthy boys in your town down – you should be so proud and encourage them. Pauline Radcliffe,

Late of Corpach, now Aberdeen.