Everton’s life vice-president Keith Tamlin has died at the age of 97.
Tamlin joined the board of directors at Goodison Park in August 1974 following a period as the club’s solicitor and went on to deliver three decades of service.
The Ruthin native was credited with aiding the Blues’ youth development with two FA Youth Cups lifted during his time overseeing the next generation of players.
He later gave his name to an annual award to recognise outstanding emerging talents with Ross Barkley, Tom Davies and Beni Baningime all past winners.
A solicitor by trade, Tamlin was a partner in local law firm Cuff Roberts, who were later acquired by Everton’s current stadium naming rights holder Hill Dickinson.
He stepped down from the board in 2004 when the honorary title was bestowed and continued to attend matches at Goodison well into his ninth decade of life.
A club statement read; “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of our club life vice-president, Keith Tamlin, who has passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
“Respected for his professionalism, dedication and passion for Everton, Keith will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and worked with him.”