Prestwich Heys Football Club have paid tribute to a former player who was a "member of a golden generation" in the club's history.

Andy Povall played for Heys from 1962 to 1972 as the club rose from the South East Lancashire League through the Manchester League and into the Lancashire Combination.

In 1970 and 1971 they became the only side in the history of the competition to win all four trophies available- the league, League Cup, Challenge Cup and George Watson Trophy.

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During this period the club also won the Lancashire Amateur Cup in 1967.

But it was in the FA Amateur Cup that Andy and Heys made their names with memorable games against the likes of Highgate United, Finchley, Enfield, Southall and Sutton United, putting the club on the national map.

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Throughout this period, Andy played predominantly as a left back and possessed great pace and was known for his strong tackling.

His defensive partnership with Harry Kynaston was once described as being “maybe the smallest but the most ruthlessly efficient combination around".

Andy’s ability was recognised at county level as he represented both Lancashire and Manchester County FA.

He was also awarded the Butterworth Player Clubman Trophy in 1964.

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In a statement, announcing Andy's death aged 80, the club said “He will forever hold a place in Heys' hearts and history, a member of a golden generation who catapulted the club onto the national stage.

“We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.”

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