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Anita Shaw

January 17th, 2012 by admin

The Club was shocked and saddened to learn today of the sudden death of Anita Shaw, former Club Secretary and current Craven Minor League Welfare Officer.

Anita served as Secretary from 2002 to 2007 and was instrumental in attaining the Charter Standard and Charter Standard Development Awards. She was also responsible for the Club winning the Charter Standard Development Club of the Year in 2007. Without her drive, determination and enthusiasm, Birkdale United would not be anything like the club it is today. She set many of the high standards which are still adhered to.

She also instigated the first club motto ‘Young People Matter’, which fully encompassed what the Club was setting out to achieve. Her support for the development of both the male and female sections is borne out in the size and depth of the club today. She reminded us constantly what we were there to do, and never let us forget that our priority was always the young people in our care.

Anita was also a qualified FA Coach and as well as helping with coaching within the Club, she was also part of the Management team which took a Sefton Representative Under 16 Girls team to Mons  in 2006. Her care and sense of responsibility for the young ladies in her care was particularly inspiring.

Moreover, Anita made a huge difference in the lives of literally hundreds of children and young people through her work with – amongst others – Birkdale United, Hesketh Colts, Southport FC Juniors, Southport FC and the Craven Minor, and the sheer size of her legacy is difficult to accurately assess. Her sad passing leaves a gap which will never be adequately filled, and her absence is felt by those who knew her, worked with her, and shared her friendship.

Everyone at Birkdale United would like to send their condolences to her husband Simon, and their sons Michael, Nick and Niall.

Rest in Peace Anita x

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2 Responses to “Anita Shaw”

  1. Wendy Telfer Says:
    January 18th, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    The world is a lonelier place without Anita but a much better one for having known her. Thank you to all who have passed on their condolences. It is of great comfort to know she was so highly thought of in the footballing world. It is now up to you to carry on her legacy. (Anita was my big sister)

  2. Simon Shaw Says:
    January 18th, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Thank you all for your sincere and heart felt words, which are much appreciated by my Sons, Family and myself.

    They say that if you put your hand into a bucket of water, your worth will be judged by the hole you leave after taking your hand back out!

    Let me tell you folks ………….. Anita just left one “Mother” of a large hole!

    Simon,Mike,Nic & Niall

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