WIRRAL soccer circles are mourning the death of well-known official Mr George Stephens, whose funeral was held on Friday.

Mr Tommy Potter, Secretary of Wallasey & District Sunday Football League, said: "George was a superb servant not only to our league, but also to the Wirral District FA and the now defunct Wirral Combination League. He will be solely missed by everyone."

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