Matthew Conridge, 39, returned to Tiverton Town as the club’s vice-chairman at the start of last season, following the end of his first spell as a volunteer in 2013.
Though not specifically from the area, Conridge fell in love with Tiverton as a teenager and never looked back, sparking a life-long passion for the Yellows.
“My first interaction with Tiverton was going to Wembley in 1999 when they won the FA Vase final,” he recalled.
“I was taken up there by a member of the family and I instantly fell in love.
“I’m not a Tiverton man, I’m Exeter-born and bred but I developed an attachment to the club then. Some 10-11 years after that, I joined the club as a director and then chairman and that came to an end back in 2013.
“I rekindled my relationship with the football club at the beginning of last season, but I had no ambitions to get back involved in football at this time of my life.
“I’ve got two young children and a couple of businesses that I run so I didn’t necessarily have a desperate desire to get back involved at the football club but it’s always held a place in my heart.”
Bu hikaye The Non-League Football Paper dergisinin August 18, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye The Non-League Football Paper dergisinin August 18, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
BRENNAN STINGS 'MOANY' BEES!
FRUSTRATED Dean Brennan has lashed out at the \"miserable, moany\" Barnet boo boys and urged them to get behind the team in their bid for promotion.
ACE REED WAITED TO MAKE A MARK
WHEN Mark Reed sensed his manager turn around to look his way on Tuesday night, he knew what was coming next.
CHURCH HAILS TEENAGE KICKS
DEBUTANT Dan Shaw got his teenage kicks with the rocket that fired Alvechurch to the top of the table.
LEES SO PROUD OF HIS SHAKERS
SUPER Shakers made it 14 games unbeaten this season after easing to victory against struggling NPL outfit Blyth Spartans.
SEVEN-UP A STONES
RONAN Silva turned in a four-star display as Salisbury highlighted the three-division difference in quality against their Wessex Premier opponents.
HORGAN'S RELIEF AT TOWN SIX APPEAL
CHIPPENHAM Town heeded manager Gary Horgan's prematch warning about a potential shock and despatched their Jewson Western League hosts.
BRAD'S LEVELLER RESCUES THE IRON
IN A terrific FA Cup second qualifying round tie, Step 4 Newcastle Town held National League North leaders Scunthorpe at Buckmaster Avenue.
WHING IS SURE IT'S MOOR OF THE SAME
A BRACE from Conor Wilkinson brought Solihull Moors back-to-back National League victories.
MOR'S U'S ARE BACK ON TRACK
SUTTON United got back to winning ways with a wel come victory at Southend United.
DUO GET THEIR JUST REWARDS
ENGLAND legend Stuart Pearce has made surprise appearances at two Trident League clubs to hail a pair of award-winning volunteers who earned national recognition for their inspirational exploits.