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A Personal Message from Joint Chairman Lloyd Hume – Gary Lockyer Following the announcement from our management team regarding Gary Lockyer’s departure, I wanted to personally say a few words about someone who has been such an important part of Ashford United Football Club. Firstly, I want to make it absolutely clear that this is purely a footballing decision made by our management team, and there is nothing else behind it. As Joint Chairmen, Dave and I have entrusted our management team with making the footballing decisions they believe are in the best interests of the team, and we have to support them in those decisions, even when they involve players who mean so much to us all. These difficult decisions are part of football, however hard they may be, and should never take away from the respect and appreciation we have for those who have given so much to our club. That said, there are players who come and go, and then there are those who leave a legacy that will never be forgotten. Gary is without question one of those players. In the history of Ashford United, Gary Lockyer will always be remembered as a true club legend. What he has achieved on the pitch speaks for itself, but for me, it is equally important to recognise the person he is off it. His commitment, passion and love for this football club have been nothing short of incredible. One of the highlights of my time at the club was seeing Gary receive his award last year as the FA Cup’s leading goalscorer. To see one of our own recognised for such an outstanding achievement was incredibly special, and it is a memory I will always treasure. Gary has given us so many wonderful moments, but it isn’t just Gary we will miss. His family have become part of the fabric of this club, and they will all be sorely missed around the place. I sincerely hope they know just how much they mean to us and that they will always be welcome here. Football moves on, as it always does, but that should never diminish the contribution of someone who has given so much to our club. On behalf of myself and everyone associated with Ashford United, I want to thank Gary from the bottom of my heart for everything he has done. Gary, you should be immensely proud of what you have achieved at this football club. You leave with our gratitude, our respect and, most importantly, a place in the history of Ashford United that nobody can ever take away from you. I wish you and your family nothing but happiness and success in the future. Lloyd Hume Joint Chairman Ashford United Football Club 🔗 ashfordunitedfc.com/club-sta…