Below is the report from The Express and Echo on Elmore F.C. renaming their stand in memory of Adam:
THE family of Adam Stansfield has unveiled a stand renamed in his honour at a Devon football club. Tiverton club Elmore decided to dedicate the structure to Stanno's memory to show that the popular forward will never be forgotten there. A crowd gathered to see the unveiling, which took place before Elmore's match on Saturday against Hengrove Athletic at Horsdon Park. Club secretary Neville Crocker said: "We usually get around 35 people to watch a game but I would say there was more than 100 on Saturday." Stanno spent several years at Elmore before being spotted by Yeovil Town, aged 21. He subsequently carved out a successful professional career, ending up at Exeter City, before his untimely death, aged 31, from bowel cancer last August. In his time at the Grecians he was lauded by fans for his phenomenal workrate and enthusiasm. The renaming ceremony was attended by Adam's widow, Marie, the couple's two sons and his parents. The stand now features a 4ft tribute including a full-length picture of a youthful Adam in his Elmore kit. It was unveiled by the family following speeches by club chairman Jed Hewitt and Elmore player Steve Rowland, who played in the side with Adam. Speaking about the decision to rename the stand, Mr Hewitt said: "A lot of local players knew him and he obviously went on to achieve his goal. In doing so he set the standard for other people of what can be achieved if they work hard. "Adam will never be forgotten here. It is something we have thought about doing for some time but we have been trying to find the right picture. The one we have picked was up on the wall at his wake." The picture of Adam is on the side of the stand so anyone walking towards it will be able to see it. The new signage has been provided by Tiverton company Ken White Signs. Ben White, the general manager of the company, had also played with Adam when he was at Elmore. Last night money was raised for the Adam Stansfield Foundation, a charity set up in the striker's memory, at an event at Tiverton Town Football Club. Unfortunately, Elmore were beaten 2-0 on Saturday.
Source:http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Stanno-forgotten/article-3324978-detail/article.html
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