FORMER Colwyn Bay FC captain Johnny Carmichael has died at the age of 77 following a long illness.
Mr Carmichael, a civil servant, had a long-standing connection to his boyhood club as a player, trainer and physiotherapist since he first joined in the early 1960s.
He played for the Seagulls for more than 15 years and would go on to captain the first team, and years later would become a trainer and physiotherapist for the club while it played in exile at Ellesmere Port in the early 1990s.
Jonny (back far-right) was a physio for Colwyn Bay FC while the club played in Ellesmere Port.
A civil servant, Mr Carmichael was also a talented all-round sportsman, playing cricket for his home village Mochdre as well as Colwyn Bay, and also played crown green bowls and golf.
After his time as a player at Colwyn Bay, Mr Carmichael had a spell as player and manager of Rhos United in the 1970s, which was followed by a stint at Llysfaen.
“Colwyn Bay FC wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to Johnny’s family and friends,” the club said in a statement.
Neil Coverley, chairman of Colwyn Bay FC, said: "Johnny was a character who contributed not only to our football club but to a host of sporting clubs in this community. His efforts and personality will never be forgotten."
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