Yeovil Town Football Club are sad to announce the death of long time servant Tony Trott aged 79.

Tony passed away yesterday evening after a long battle against Cancer, and everybody at the club from the Chairman and Directors to players and off the field staff, would like to pass on their condolences to Tony's family and wife Shirley.

Tony had been associated with Yeovil Town as both a supporter and a member of staff for over 40 years, and had been working at the club for some 14 years until his retirement last April.

His first job at Huish Park was as Caretaker alongside his wife Shirley, before taking over as Kit Manager and then taking up various other duties within the Club.

Only last April Chairman John Fry paid the following tribute to Tony: "There are not many people in football like Tony. Said Mr.Fry

"Tony is a real character and I am sure that everyone in this room could tell you a few funny things that he has either done or said over the years.

"The one that sticks in my mind goes back to when David Webb was Manager here and he thought Tony was a spy because every time he was on the phone talking about a player Tony was there.

"I would personally like to thank Tony for all his hard work during his 14 years here and I look forward to seeing him here on match days as the place will not be the same without him."

Naturally everyone at the club was sad to hear the news of Tony's passing and the Chairman John Fry was the first to lead the tributes to Tony.

"It was very sad to hear the news, it's a big loss to his family especially to Shirley and the boys and its sad news for the football club.

"He was a great servant and was very loyal to the club he had followed and worked at for a number of years.

"He will always be remembered as part of the successful history of this club and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him."

Martyn Starnes

"Tony was a fantastic servant for this football club over many many years.

"We are already missing him and our condolences go out to his family.

"He will sadly missed by everyone."

Russell Slade

"Everyone here is devastated.

"We knew Tony was very ill, but it still takes time to sink in when someone dies even through illness.

"He loved the football club, loved the players, and loved being part of it ,and people like that are always a great loss to a football club

"Tony has some fantastic memories during his journey with Yeovil Town and at least he took those with him"

Steve Thompson

"Trotty was always a lively character, he always liked to tell you exactly what was going on at the club.

"He was a lovely bloke who stayed remarkably fit and I will always remember him doing press up and sit ups in the dressing room.

"I think on one occasion he managed 20 press ups, which was incredible."

Len Bond

"Tony was a workaholic and he always had a cup of tea waiting after training.

"He always had time for a chat and was a lovely guy who will be missed by his family and friends ."

Stuart Housley

"It was very sad to hear the news about Tony who I had the pleasure of working with for a number of years.

"He was a pleasure to work with and someone who worked extremely hard.

"He was a really funny fella and was always very courteous.

"He would do anything for you and will be sadly missed by everyone at the club and will always be part of the Yeovil Town family."

Terry Skiverton

"Trotty was fantastic, not only for the club but for the team as well.

"He used to come in and do press ups and sits ups and bayonet players with his mop so he was fantastic for the players and for team spirit.

"I am personally going to miss him as he was a great character and I know that all the players that have been involved with Yeovil at some stage will be saddened by the loss of such a great man."

Gary Johnson

"It was very sad to hear the news and my thoughts go out to his wife Shirley and his family

"Trotty was a fantastic worker for his age and during my time at Yeovil he was totally loyal to me and the club."

Jean Cotton

"Tony was a big supporter of the club and worked here for many years.

"He was a big player in the backroom and I will remember him and talk about him with great fondness."

Dave Linney

"It was very sad to hear about Tony and our condolences go out to all his family and friends.

"He became part of the fixtures and fittings at the Club and will be sadly missed



Full details of when Tony's funeral will be held are not to hand at present but will be posted on this site as soon as they are finalised.