THE Mayor of Crediton, Cllr Frank Letch, presented Crediton Town Council’s highest honour, a Town Plate, to a Crediton man for his services to youth football in the town, at a ceremony in Crediton’s Town Square this week.

Cllr Letch said of Crediton Youth FC’s Chairman, Martin Daniel: “It is our pleasure to give Martin a Town Plate.

“It shows our recognition for all the hard work he does over the years as a football coach, chairman, treasurer and secretary of Crediton Youth FC.

“The club has 250 young people on the books which is testament to his and the club’s hard work.”

Martin said: “On behalf of myself and the club, we are very honoured to be recognised.

“Crediton is a very sporting town and clubs like ours fill a void to keep young people occupied and entertained.

“We could not do what we do without the hard work of everyone at the club, players, coaches, managers and committee.

“It is their hard work which makes the club a success and I accept this award on behalf of everyone.”

Mr Daniel said that more trainers and coaches would be welcomed by Crediton Youth FC.

Mr Daniel has previously been recognised for his voluntary work to local football by the Football Association at an annual awards ceremony held at Wembley Stadium prior to a Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United.

Martin had previously been presented the award for “Outstanding Contribution to Community Football” by Devon County FA and was one of six finalists present at the ceremony for its top award “The Peoples Award.”

Martin had been a stalwart of Morchard Bishop Football Club for 20 years and a manager for Crediton Youth FC for many years.