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Gordon's lifetime support of Wisbech Town FC recognised with special honour




A military veteran who has been a lifelong supporter of Wisbech Town Football Club has been given a special honour.

Gordon Phoenix, who celebrates his 89th birthday in August, has been given a lifetime honorary membership ahead of a recent home game.

He remembers he was 11 -years-old when he first started watching the Fenmen and since then he has attended almost every home game the town has played.

Wisbech Town Football awarded with the Armed Forces Covenant Award...Wisbech Mayor Susan Wallwork, Deputy..Lieutenant Mark Knight and Chairman of Wisbech FC Paul Brenchley. (63204069)
Wisbech Town Football awarded with the Armed Forces Covenant Award...Wisbech Mayor Susan Wallwork, Deputy..Lieutenant Mark Knight and Chairman of Wisbech FC Paul Brenchley. (63204069)

Born on August 29 1934 Gordon was educated in Wisbech and spent all his working life around the town, except for the two years he spent completing his National Service in the Army Medical Corps.

Throughout his life he has been an example to those around him always ready to help out

and to offer sound advice.

Gordon plans to continue attending home matches and cheering on his team for as long as possible.

Bygones with their Armed Forces Covenant Award. Andy Maul and Wisbech Mayor Susan Wallwork. (63204070)
Bygones with their Armed Forces Covenant Award. Andy Maul and Wisbech Mayor Susan Wallwork. (63204070)

On the same day both the football club and Andy Maul from Bygones Café which is based at the ground were presented with certificates by the Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Mark Knight, with the help of Wisbech mayor Susan Wallwork, with a certificate.

Wisbech Town Football awarded with the Armed Forces Covenant Award...With Gordon Phoenix being awarded lifetime honorary membership of the club with Chairman of Wisbech Football Club Paul Brenchley... (63204072)
Wisbech Town Football awarded with the Armed Forces Covenant Award...With Gordon Phoenix being awarded lifetime honorary membership of the club with Chairman of Wisbech Football Club Paul Brenchley... (63204072)
Wisbech Town Football awarded with the Armed Forces Covenant Award. (63204071)
Wisbech Town Football awarded with the Armed Forces Covenant Award. (63204071)

The presentation marked the fact that both have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, which aims to encourage businesses and organisations to support both veterans and current armed services personnel.



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