TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of one of TNS' most recognisable supporters.
Keith Corbett Weaver passed away earlier this week following a short illness and the news has prompted at outpouring of grief among Saints' players and management from past and present.
Montgomery-born Keith was a lifelong football supporter of The New Saints and followed the club for almost 30 years.
Such sad news, a great footballing gent who loved @tnsfc. Will be greatly missed. Thoughts with his family. https://t.co/trsCh0Y5O6
— Scott Ruscoe (@Ruscoe77) May 24, 2022
Keith will be missed greatly at the club his passion for success was second to non along with his devotion to the match day microphone - my thoughts and condolences go out to his family at this very sad time gone but not forgotten #RIPKeith
— Mike Harris (@mikeharristns) May 24, 2022
Very sad news 💔 massive part of the club and a very nice guy who loved the club and his football.
— Craig Harrison (@CraigHa02531746) May 25, 2022
Condolences to all of Keiths family and friends.
Park Hall will not be the same with out him 💔💔
Sad to read the news of Keith’s passing,
— Andy Mulliner (@AndyMulsGKcoach) May 25, 2022
Lovely guy, loved his football and loved TNS. You will be missed, condolences to all of Keith’s friends and family. RIP my friend.
Keith will be missed greatly at the club his passion for success was second to non along with his devotion to the match day microphone - my thoughts and condolences go out to his family at this very sad time gone but not forgotten #RIPKeith
— Mike Harris (@mikeharristns) May 24, 2022
A club spokesman said: "It was Keith’s dulcet tones that could be heard over the public address system, initially at Treflan in Llansantffraid, and then when the club merged and moved over to its new base at Park Hall Stadium in Oswestry.
"Keith only missed a handful of home matches and would travel across Wales to support the Saints.
"He was well respected amongst league and club representatives and supporters of the Welsh domestic football scene.
"He would often voice his opinion after matches, whilst enjoying the post-match hospitality and the company of the players and staff at the club.
"Our thoughts go out to Keith’s wife Thelma and his family at this sad time. He will be sadly missed by everyone at the club."
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