THE Medway Messenger Sunday League's annual presentation night was tinged with sadness when Colin Boswell stood down after more than 40 years as secretary.

Chairman Alan Barty led the tributes to Mr Boswell who said that he looked back on his stint as secretary of the soccer league with pride.

Mr Boswell recalled: “My old dad said I must have been mad to take on the job as secretary but when I did he said I should try and leave it a little bit better than when I started and I think that's what I've done.

“Last season was a difficult one because of the weather but very successful. We had a lot of games called off during the middle of the season but we were able to make that up and we finished in a reasonable time.

“It's been a labour of love over the years but I've got immense satisfaction out of it but after 40 years maybe the new people coming in a can bring in a few new ideas and bring a more modern feel to it.”

Mr Boswell will still be very active in the local football scene as he still runs the Kent Youth League, is divisional secretary and vice-president of the KCFA.

Quested lifted the Medway Messenger Sunday League Senior Section trophy for the 10th time in 13 years at the event which was held at Upchurch River Valley Golf Club.

It was another great season for the club as they won the league, Troy Athletic Senior Cup and the League Challenge Shield.

Wainscott Arrows had to be satisfied with second place but had a win over their old rivals in the Kent Sunday Premier Cup to make up for it.