Ards Football Club has paid tribute director John Heron, who has sadly passed away.
The club said it was "devastated" to announce Mr Heron died on Thursday following a short illness, aged 64.
A lifelong supporter of the club, Mr Heron joined the board of directors in 2019, and served the club with "diligence and enthusiasm".
Read next: Former Real Madrid and Liverpool man answers the call to aid Dungannon Swifts' survival bid
Ards chairman Warren Patton led the tributes saying: "John's death has come as terrible shock to everyone at the club.
"He had a deep love and knowledge of all things Ards FC. He was also a keen artist and his fantastic painting of famous players from down the decades hangs in the home of most Ards fans.
"Our thoughts at this time are with John's wife Mary and the entire Heron family. Everyone connected with the club will miss John dearly."
READ NEXT:
- Scottish Cup final: Inverness defender Danny Devine speaks of St James' pride ahead of Celtic showdown
Glenavon boss Gary Hamilton admits to full-time dilemma after losing star striker
- Rory Gallagher absence 'a bit of a weakness' for Derry ahead of Donegal clash says Paddy Bradley
Sign up to our f ree sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
