Ebbsfleet United Announce The Death Of Legendary Peter Danzey

18 Aug 2023 By Sam Elliott

Ebbsfleet United say they are devastated at the death of Peter Danzey, who they have described as a giant figure in the club’s history.

Fleet have announced popular Pete passed away in hospital this afternoon after a short illness.

Club secretary for 12 years until 2021, he was honoured by the FA ten years ago for his dedication to football in Kent.

Chairman and owner Dr Abdulla Al-Humaidi and CEO Damian Irvine tonight released a joint statement paying tribute his decades of loyal service.

“We will travel north tomorrow with very heavy hearts given the news late this afternoon that reached us of the passing of Peter Danzey," it read.

"Peter was a trusted colleague and friend to so many , and a huge part of the club. We will remember Peter tomorrow at our away match and will pay tribute at our home match next Saturday 26th August with Peter’s family and friends.

"We will take some time to process the sad and sudden news of today and find the right and fitting words and a way to pay tribute to Peter that does justice to his legacy at Stonebridge Road.

"Our hearts and thoughts are especially with Maggie and Peter’s wonderful family at this sad time.“

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