Club secretary Bernard Halford said in a statement : " The chairman and Board would like to place on record their appreciation of his endeavours and efforts whilst in his period of office and wish him well in the future . "
<response> Club secretary <person>Bernard Halford</person> said in a statement : " The chairman and <organization>Board</organization> would like to place on record their appreciation of his endeavours and efforts whilst in his period of office and wish him well in the future . " </response>