Sad News

It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of Rod Powell the long-time serving Secretary of Nelson Cavaliers AFC and member of the SW Premier Leagues’ Management Board since 2021.
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In 2023 Rod received a Lifetime Achievement to Sport in the CCBC Sport Caerphilly Awards 2✫23 for his dedicated service of over 40 years to Nelson Cavaliers AFC having fulfilled numerous roles over that period representing the club as a player, manager, treasurer and latterly club secretary. Rod’s community service extended to serving on the Nelson Community Council.
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Rod was also a regular Wales supporter regularly travelling across Europe to support the team.
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Nelson Cavaliers AFC have lost a legend - the SWPL haven’t just lost a colleague but also our friend.
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Our sincere condolences go to Rod’s family.