In Memory Of
CHARLIE TISSINGTON SNR Another sad announcement I’m afraid, it’s with a heavy heart that the passing of one of The Founding Fathers of Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club, Charlie Tissington Snr. Charlie was involved from the club from its early days and it’s fair to say that without his vision, drive and boundless enthusiasm, hundreds of footballers would not have been able to enjoy the benefits, laughs and friendships that local football brings. Charlie was a delightful man, his East End wit and charm was always evident in any conversations you had with him and his passion for sport was immense. He was a permanent fixture at Hood Park for decades whether on “vole patrol” , putting up the goalposts whatever the weather, or later pushing out the legendary tea trolley with his old mates Ray Sherwin and Ivan Hall, he would always see the positives in the games and if we lost it was off to The Lamb for a drink and a laugh and look forward to the next game. Running a local football club is notoriously precarious financially but Charlie had the foresight to keep the club going with innovative fund raising such as the weekly Tote draw, War Memorial meat bingo, blackout cards and later
the clubs first shirt sponsorships with Rawden Foundry and R N Shields , you could never say no to Charlie. There was one occasion at a last game title decider vs Ingles when Hood Park was packed and we sold 500 raffle tickets but Charlie was furious that we’d only covered 2 sides of the pitch ! A really great guy and one who will be never forgotten, everyone at Ashby Ivanhoe sends their love and support to Charlie & Viv and the wider Tissington family at this most difficult time. R.I.P. Charlie Snr and keep the bubbles blowing Sir !
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