Our long serving Chairman John Blair has stepped down from his role with Knockmitten United. Having being part of the amalgamation of Hillview United and Monksfield United, Johns tiredless work has helped push Knockmitten upwards for the past decade. His prescence around the community was always felt and his persistent passion to help the community was not only second to none, but widely respected. John was not only a fantastic chairman, but a fantastic coach.
John was in charge of the 1997 group which won many major honours during his tenure. Many players of that team had never played for another coach until he left and it was clear to see why. His team won domestic honours almost every year, eventually seeing them end up in the DDSL Premier Division in his final year. Many players who have played under him have gone on to bigger and better things and many have said John played a huge part in their development.
He will be missed by all members of Knockmitten and we wish him all of the best in the future.