A TRUE TOWNERS LEGEND

ENFIELD TOWN are mourning one of their founding fathers, Dave Bryant.

- Matt Badcock

Bryant, a legendary figure in the Isthmian Premier club's history having played a pivotal role in their formation in 2001-02, passed away last weekend after a battle with cancer.

The Towners became the first fan-owned club after supporters decided to set up their own club when Enfield's Southbury Road home was sold.

Bryant was a figurehead of the rise from the Essex Senior League to Step 3 of the National League - as well as moving into their Queen Elizabeth II Stadium. He stepped down as chairman last month, with their home renamed the Dave Bryant Stadium for the rest of the season.

A minute's respect was held before their Fenix Trophy win over Llantwit Major on Tuesday night, while tributes from across the game have flooded in.