Rushden & Higham Secretary

[pitchero]

I`ve just received a phone call to inform me that Rushden & Higham United`s long-serving secretary Chris Ruff sadly passed away last night.

Chris was a vastly experienced club secretary who served Higham Town for many years before the merger with Rushden Rangers to form Rushden & Higham.

His knowledge and experience was a massive help to me during my time as chairman at Hayden Road and I`m sure all Diamonds fans will join with me in passing on their condolences to Chris` family.

He had been ill and in hospital for a few weeks but ironically was feeling slightly better and targetted tomorrow`s big game for his `comeback`.

There will be a minutes` silence before tomorrow`s game and I hope (and expect) it will be observed with the utmost respect.

[Trek]

Very sad news. I'm sure all Diamonds fans will give the minute silence the upmost of respect.

[SouthRushdenJFC]

Very sad news, Chris' family and friends are in everyone at South Rushden's thoughts today

[AFCRD_Dan]

Very sad news, my thoughts are with Chris & his family at this time.

[Bobos]

Indeed, I can only echo the sympathy for his family

[The Godfather]

Very sad news. I knew him personally, and only saw him last month. He looked fine then, just shows what can happen... R.I.P.