A legend of local football has been hailed for his commitment to the sport after his death aged 73.
Patrick Murphy, better known as Paddy, who had a 22-year-stint as manager of Blofield United's first team, died on Sunday after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
Mr Murphy's contributions to grassroots football were recognised in March when he was presented with an FA 50-Year Service Award by the Football Association.
He was involved with Blofield United since he was 14 years old when he started playing for Brundall Minors.
In his playing days, he also laced his boots for clubs including Gorleston, Acle Rangers and Lingwood Caverners.
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He became Blofield United's first team manager in 1987 and during his 22 years in charge, he led the club to seven trophies, as well as going unbeaten throughout the 2004-05 season.
In a statement released by the club on Tuesday, a club spokesman said: "Paddy sadly passed away at the N&N Hospital surrounded by his close friends and family, after a brave and courageous two-year battle against Motor Neurone Disease.
"All at the club send their deepest love and sincerest condolences to his wife Jenny and the rest of the Murphy family.
"His record as first-team manager will probably remain unsurpassed.
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"A 20-year spell saw him turn a small village club into one of the most feared sides within local football and his record speaks for itself.
"Five Sterry Cup triumphs alongside three Mummery Cup wins and two Norfolk Senior Cup semi-final appearances, his one regret being he could not get a team to the final.
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"Even in his final years, while fighting against this debilitating disease, he rarely missed a first-team game and always had a smile on his face.
"There simply won't be another one like him. He'll be terribly missed by everyone within the club and throughout the local football world."
The club - whose first team play in the Anglian Combination Premier Division - also stressed that Saturday's home game against UEA will go ahead, with a special matchday programme in tribute to Mr Murphy.
Both the first and reserve team players will also be wearing black armbands.
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