Keith Board - "Mr Firebrand"

Memories of Boardy from Jolyon Armstrong, Nick Baldwin & Simon Wotton.

At one of the happiest and carefree, often careless, times in my life – you were a central figure. You were the first and only person to make me feel that I really was a good hockey player and a special goal scorer. That confidence as the miles and scrapes we experienced together helped make me and cemented my affection and respect for you.

- Jolyon Armstrong


You have been a father figure to me, as with many others, during my formative years, your encouragement, both personal and by the many teams you have been associated with. I have tried to follow your commitment and example with Club and Country – Hopefully with some success. However it would be impossible to even begin to match your vast contribution to one great club especially………
There would not even be a Firebrands without your amazing commitment sustained over many years.

- Nick Baldwin


Personally my hockey career is entirely down to you but, more importantly, I value your friendship greatly – you are one of the very few, in that every time I see you, I automatically smile.

- Simon Wotton (Swots)