CHIPPENHAM Town Football Club have paid tribute to club scout Sean Hughes following his death.

The club posted several messages on Twitter to announce the news and pay tribute to Mr Hughes, who had been with the club since the Western League.

Chairman Neil Blackmore said: “The Board offers its sincere condolences to the family of Sean Hughes at his sad passing.

“Sean was a long time supporter of the club and will be greatly missed.”

There will be a minutes silence in Mr Hughes’ honour ahead of Chippenham Town FC’s next game against St Neots Town this Saturday.