It is with great sadness the club announces the passing of it's founder Bill Murphy, at the age of 99.

Bill formed the club, initially known as Stretford AC, in 1965.

A full tribute will be published in due course.

His funeral will take place at 10.30 am on Monday 5th August at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, WA14 5RH.

Details of the wake will be published shortly.