Article: Pat celebrates 1,000th game as Town secretary.

Pat Nixon celebrated his 1,000th match as Grantham Town club secretary at The Meres on Saturday.

The Gingerbreads board of directors took to the pitch during half-time and presented Pat with a silver salver in recognition of his long service.

Club chairman Roger Booth said: "Pat has been a marvellous servant to the club. His 20 years' service to the club is marvellous.

"Over the years, Pat has built up a deserved reputation in football. Long may it continue."

In his time as secretary, the 57-year-old has seen 20 managers come and go and the Gingerbreads play in five leagues on three home grounds.

Pat took over from Dick Adams ...

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