Ashby Ivanhoe FC have given long-standing club servant Charlie Tissington a birthday present he will never forget.

The club have named their main stand after him.

A new sign was specially unveiled on Charlie's 60th birthday - and comes as the club prepare to mark their 75th anniversary in 2023.

The club announced the naming of the stand - at their NFU Ground home in Lower Packington Road - in a social media post today (Monday).

It said: "Today is Charlie's 60th birthday and next year is Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club's 75th Anniversary.

"The football club thought it appropriate to mark both occasions by naming the main stand - The Charlie Tissington Stand.

"Charlie Senior was a founder member of the club and Charlie Junior has been a driving force behind the club for approaching 50 years.

"The Football Club owe great thanks to both for what they have done and for what we will become."

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Charlie responded by saying: Had a good day at the clubhouse yesterday.

"Thanks all for coming and topped off with this great present from Ashby Ivanhoe FC."