Crawley Town players, staff and fans pay tribute to Ken Blackmore

Life long fan and club volunteer Ken Blackmore died this week. The club paid tribute with a minute's applause before their game with Northampton Town

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00:00At the end of this week, the club are absolutely devastated to know the passing of our beloved

00:04collegiate friend, Ken Blackmore, also known to many as Trouble Ken.

00:09Ken, who had followed the club since his early years, earned his affectionate nickname from

00:12his days running the club's supporters' coaches to away fixtures.

00:16Ken's unwavering love and dedication to the club stretch way beyond his attendance at

00:20both home and away matches.

00:21He would often be seen around the ground with his trolley of tools or heard on the radio

00:25assisting the commentary.

00:26Last season, Ken watched his beloved Corley win and play at Wembley for the first time

00:31on their history.

00:32He was able to celebrate with the players and his fellow colleagues on the pitch for Corcoran

00:35Stadium the following Monday.

00:37Ken was loved by everyone, and it really is true what they say, every club needs a Ken.

00:43And we just feel so lucky and so fortunate that this Ken was ours.

00:46Rest easy, mate.

00:47You will be missed forever.

00:49Please join us in a little bit of joy to celebrate our training.