Greenfield Cricket Club Treasurer Rob dies

Rob Jones. Image taken from the Greenfield Cricket Club Facebook page

Greenfield Cricket Club have announced that club Treasurer and former player Rob Jones has died.

The cricket club's Facebook page has been flooded with tributes to Rob since the sad news was announced.

The Facebook post read: "It’s with great sadness that we have to record the untimely passing of club Treasurer and most importantly our friend Rob Jones.

"Rob was a much loved husband to Joanne, Dad to Adam and Eloise, Son and Brother.

"It was certainly no secret that Rob had an immense passion for the game of cricket and was heavily involved at Greenfield CC since joining over a decade ago firstly as a player along with Adam, who now plays for our 1st XI, as well as becoming captain of our famous 3rd XI team.

"For all who knew Rob will remember his fondness for cricket stats.

"Whether sat with him outside the club enjoying a pint of Tiger Rut, or having a lap around the pitch, he would always share his knowledge and thoughts whilst avidly supporting his favourite club the GCC.

"In his recent role as Treasurer, his tireless efforts and hard work to ensure the club was financial stable, particularly through the pandemic, is something we will forever be indebted to him for.

"It’s fair to say his commitment to ensuring village cricket remained sustainable was infectious and this is something we will all continue to do in his memory.

"From all at GCC we send our love, thoughts and prayers to Rob’s family at this truly sad time.

"RIP Rob, you will be sorely missed and never forgotten."

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