Dave Deacon Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just been informed of the very sad news that ECPL secretary Ken Adkins passed away in the very early hours of Wednesday morning (Jan 15th 2020). Ken was a stalwart of Cornish football and in particular of recent years with the East Cornwall Premier League. I first met Ken when he was also a referee assessor many years ago, since when he has always had the time to have a good chat about the local cornish football scene whenever we happened to be at the same match. Condolences to his family and close friends. Especially to son Mark and grandson Joe who I know he took great pleasure and pride in watching a couple of seasons ago when Joe was part of the amazing County Youth side that went all the way to the FA County Youth Cup Final. RIP Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Very sad news RIP Ken If the ECPL find themselves struggling with anything (Administration), please feel free to get in touch. I'll advise where I can MattP, Adlestrop and TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Collings Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Condolences from the Duchy League Officers and Management Committee.. Our thoughts are with Mark and the rest of the family. MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG16 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Sending condolences from all at St Minver Football Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carpenter Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Very, very sad news indeed. RIP Ken. Deepest and heartfelt condolences to Mark and the family from me personally and all involved with the St Piran League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Upsetting news to hear and I echo Dave's words. His help and assistance throughout the years have been greatly appreciated. Our thoughts are with Ken's family and friends from all at Torpoint AFC. RIP Ken ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobjfh Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 So very sad - Ken will be sorely missed. My condolences to Mark, Joe and family - from me and all at Camelford FC where he was such a regular and passionate follower of grand son Joes development. RIP x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Condolences to Mark and the rest of the family from all at Polperro. Ken put a huge amount of work in during our time in the ECPL and was a great supporter of clubs, particularly the smaller ones like ourselves, regularly visiting us all. Ken was also a great advocate of the league representative side. Ken, you’ll be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Referee Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 A great supporter and always someone you could discuss anything with. An inspirational man who assessed me and gave me some home truths on how I could develop better as a referee; these words still hang close to this day. Last saw Ken when he was supporting Mark when Mark was supporting/coaching Joe at Youth County & Camelford FC. So much more than just the League Secretary; he stepped in and mediated when people disagreed and he always had a good word for everyone. He simply cannot be replaced but his successor at League Secretary has had a good role model. Dave. MattP and Old 1950 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECPL Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just found out about Ken's demise. Very sad to hear about a man who helped save a league that wouldn't die. A wealth of knowledge who devoted so much to the game and especially the ECPL. A stickler for the rules but also appreciative of the difficulties clubs at this level continually suffered and was fair to all. Will miss his sound words of advice and his sharp wit. RIP Ken you will be sadly missed. MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaoke Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 So sorry to hear this, thoughts are with you Mark and of course the rest of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodsense Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 All my Condolences to all the family, very sad day , will really miss our meets and chats RIP Ken . MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff's Telling Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 I would like to echo the tributes paid to Ken Adkins earlier in this post. As secretary of a club in the ECPL throughout the 1990s I had many dealings with Ken, didn't always agree with him, but as others have said he did a tremendous amount of work for the ECPL both publicly and more particularly behind the scenes, often unnoticed. He has been the energetic driving force behind the ECPL for many many years, always willing to offer opportunities to new clubs, and promote those progressing. He was always willing to listen, offer advice and solutions, and without doubt was a true football guy. My condolences to his family. RIP Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Davies Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 A sad loss of a great local football man. Sincere condolences to Mark and family and another person who devoted so much time to Cornish Football who is irreplaceable. Cheers Ken and RIP. Bill. MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Sad, sad news. Both myself and the wife worked for Ken, some years ago now, and I also knew him well whilst I was refereeing, prior to his recent ECL involvement. . Always willing to help and advise, he loved his football. A good man. Sincere condolences to Mark and the family. RIP Ken, and thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Morse Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Condolences from Foxhole AFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive88 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Condolences to all his family, from everyone at St Dominic FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 The LWC Cornwall Combination League send their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ken at this sad time. Ken has always been a friend to the Combination League, and football in Cornwall in general, and there are many people countywide grieving for the loss of a true gentleman. RIP Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Davey Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 RIP Ken Sincere condolences to Mark, Joe and the family from all at Probus. Some great tributes above and his involvement with the ECPL will be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old 1950 Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thoughts are with Mark and all Ken's relatives at this time. Personally knew him and worked with him at the Polkyth 5 a side league. Always a gentleman and well respected. Also knew him as a referee and assessor and more recently asa League Secretary. Ken rest in peace and the thoughts of all referees are with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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