John Greenacre, the Honourary President of West Ham United Ladies FC has passed away following illness.
Greenacre, a devoted servant to women's football was instrumental in setting up a ladies team at West Ham back in the mid-1970s. After a spell away from the club in the 1980s he returned in 1992 to reform the team/s that still exists today.During his time with the Hammers his roles, amogst others, included chairman, treasurer, first team and junior team manager. He retired last year after accepting the role of Honourary Club President following more than 30 years in the game.
Despite his illness John still took time to watch the ladies teams and will be much missed by his family and all those who worked with him at West Ham.
As a mark of respect all games featuring Hammers ladies this weekend have been postponed. Our condolenses go to John's family.
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