{"id":299642,"date":"2025-07-28T22:54:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T22:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/299642\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T22:54:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T22:54:12","slug":"a-true-farsley-celtic-legend-tributes-paid-to-vice-president-don-holmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/299642\/","title":{"rendered":"‘A true Farsley Celtic legend’ – tributes paid to vice president Don Holmes"},"content":{"rendered":"

By John Baron<\/strong><\/p>\n

Farsley Celtic have paid tribute to club vice president Don Holmes, who died this weekend.<\/p>\n

Don was a stalwart volunteer and a popular figure at the club for more than 35 years.<\/p>\n

A club statement released today said: \u201cOver the past three and a half decades he visited the ground most days of the week to help clean and maintain the facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs well as carrying out day-to-day tasks he was often seen repairing and improving all aspects of the site to improve the matchday experience for all attendees. He also volunteered his time to help out on match days.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis commitment to the club was second to none and he is rightly regarded as a true Farsley legend by all who knew him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was always highly regarded by players and staff, who he had a close relationship with.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon will be very much missed. The thoughts of everyone at Farsley Celtic are with his family and friends at this sad time.\u201d<\/p>\n

In November 2019 Don was awarded National League North Volunteer of the Month in recognition of his work and commitment.<\/p>\n

Dozens of tributes to Don have been posted on social media.<\/p>\n

Former Farsley manager and current Halifax Town boss Adam Lakeland said: \u201cSad to hear this news. What a great man Don was. He loved the club, always had time for people and was always incredibly helpful and supportive. RIP Don.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAn all-round top man \u2013 RIP Don,\u201d posted former Farsley Celtic captain Chris Atkinson.<\/p>\n

Former Farsley physio Gareth Liversidge said: \u201cRIP Don. Legend of a fella and had some great times over the years. Was one of the key people who made the club such a great place. Condolences to Jean and the wider family\u201d<\/p>\n

Former player Luke Parkin added: \u201cAn absolute diamond of a bloke and a true Farsley legend! RIP Don.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cllr Kevin Ritchie, a Farsley supporter, said: \u201cVery sad to hear. A lovely fella. Sincere condolences to family and friends. RIP Don.\u201d<\/p>\n

And Mark Craven added: \u201cRIP Don, my first ever team manager at Wortley Boys and around 10 years working with myself and other young lads keeping them off the streets. Legend!\u201d<\/p>\n