The Mumtaz Ellahi Community Sports Award was presented to Ken Livesey of Islington Football Club.

The award is in memory of Blackburn’s Mumtaz Ellahi who was a dedicated sports coach who sadly died of Cancer in 2007.

A familiar face at amateur football matches, Ken has been involved in local sport for much of his life. As well as playing in local leagues he has run numerous football clubs which have aimed to break down barriers between communities.

Now aged 57, the ever determined Ken can still be spotted at matches and even takes to pitch when his side is a player short!

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He said, “It is such a wonderful gesture and I am delighted.

"This award is a culmination of what has happened for many years in supporting young people.

“I will keep going if I can!

“It’s difficult at my age and I don’t think I can keep playing. I would want to have someone take over the responsibilities with me just me in the background.”

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