In Memoriam

We would like to use this page to honour the work of those associated with the ESFA who have sadly passed away.

George Cohen

England World Cup winner

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Frankie Wilson

NISFA Coach & National Team Manager


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John Larter MBE

Dedicated County Secretary & ESFA advocate

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Don Palmer OBE

Former ESFA Chairman, Honorary Treasurer & Life Member

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John Appleby

Former ESFA Council Member, Staffordshire Schools’ FA Secretary

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David Eccles

Scottish Schools’ FA Goalkeeping Coach

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Paul Rickard

ESFA Council Member, Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Secretary, International Selector

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Pat Smith

ESFA Chairman 1981-82, ESFA Regional Council Member and Referee

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Malcolm Berry

ESFA CEO, Northumberland CSFA Chairman and Secretary and Life Member

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Wyn Bailey

Islington & Camden SFA, namesake of the Wyn Bailey trophy for U12 Girls

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Alan Heads

ESFA Chairman 1997-98, ESFA Council Member, North Tyneside SFA Hon. Secretary

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