PETERBOROUGH LEAGUE LOSS: Maurice Starkey passes away

One of Peterborough football's longest-serving administrators has passed away.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Mar 2018, 13:42 BST
Updated 27th Mar 2018, 13:55 BST
Maurice Starkey (centre) with Tony Nash (left) and Jack Hindle (right) in 2012. Picture: RWT PhotographyMaurice Starkey (centre) with Tony Nash (left) and Jack Hindle (right) in 2012. Picture: RWT Photography
Maurice Starkey (centre) with Tony Nash (left) and Jack Hindle (right) in 2012. Picture: RWT Photography

Peterborough Football League president Maurice Starkey has died at the age of 82 after a short spell in hospital.

He had been involved with the Peterborough League for over 60 years, firstly as a player with Whittlesey United and then as a manager of Peterborough Rovers, and he then went on to serve the league in a number of administrative roles.

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He was also a life member of the Peterborough Football Association and several years ago received an FA Long Service Award for 50 years commitment to grassroots football.

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He also played non-league football for March Town and Stamford.

Peterborough League chairman Clive Wilson said: “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sad loss of our league president Maurice Starkey.

“Maurice served the Peterborough & District Football League for many years in a variety of posts and was well respected. He will be greatly missed by us all.

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“He started playing in the Peterborough League over 60 years ago and was only absent for a short time while completing his national service.”

The Peterborough League positions held by Maurice were:

President 2003-2018

Chairman 1992-1995

Vice-Chairman 1979-1982, 1990-1992, 1995-1996

Treasurer 1981-1998

Secretary 1981-1989

Fixture secretary 1974-1978

Referees secretary 1974-1980

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