Icon Dave has lived his dream
The Non-League Football Paper|May 26, 2024
SHOLING icon Dave Diaper capped off a remarkable 25 years in charge of the club by being awarded The Non-League Paper Lifetime Achievement Award at The Non-League Paper’s National Game Awards in association with Isuzu.
Icon Dave has lived his dream

Before stepping down in October and becoming director of football, Diaper managed over 1,200 games with the Boatmen, with the highlight undoubtedly FA Vase glory in 2014 after beating West Auckland Town in the Wembley final.

Having enjoyed so many special times with the club, it is no wonder he is viewed as a genuine Sholing legend. It has also been a family affair with his son Marc and daughter Claire also giving the Boatmen distinguished service over the years.

Having spent a quarter of a century with Sholing, – who were known as Vosper Thorneycroft when he took over – Diaper looked back on his proudest achievements in charge of the side.

He reflected: “A highlight has got to be the FA Vase final against West Auckland, we beat them 1-0 and my life changed ever since that day.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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