“Dukey has been a gigantic part of our management team for 10 years. He introduced a playing system that led to successive promotions. Best of all, he never wanted to take any glory and was happy to see the club succeed and just work hard behind the scenes. But I can officially tell you that Tom should take all the glory, as what he has achieved at the club has meant he is by far the most successful coach we have ever had.

Tom is stepping down to enable him to focus further on his duties at Moon Hall School where he is much loved.

I don’t think myself, Dukey and Deano could ever have imagined we would experience what we have with the club. Unforgettable memories.

I’m not ready to accept that he is leaving and I hope that in some capacity we see him back in an official role at some point, and if we don’t, I know we will still see him and all of his family at Meadowbank on a regular basis. He is a huge part of our club.

Thanks for everything Dukes. What an absolute legend you are to me and Deano. We will miss you a lot!”