Frank was a well known face around the club, first playing for the club as a goalkeeper in 1985/86. He was also the goalkeeping coach in the mid 2000s including being coach during the 2006/07 League and League Cup double winning season.

More recently, Frank became a regular supporter, season ticket holder, sponsor and fundraiser at the club together with his wife Sam. They travelled home and away until Frank's illness, his last game was the away trip to Bury a 2-2 draw.

Frank will be remembered for his calm demeanour, and particularly his inspirational and motivational words and posters. Frank and Sam built tremendous friendships at the club where he will be sadly missed but remembered by his closest footballing friends, Pete and Alma Davies, John Williams and Bill Hindley

One minute's applause will be held in Frank's memory before the next home game against Witton Albion on Saturday 28 March.

Everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to Frank's wife Sam the family and all of his friends.