THE funeral of a Barrow AFC legend is due to take place today.
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Fred Else - probably the Bluebirds’ finest ever goalkeeper - passed away at St George’s Nursing Home in Barrow on July 20.
The married father-of-three, who graced AFC’s number one shirt from 1966-69, was 82 years old.
Born in Golborne near Wigan, Mr Else played for Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers. He signed for Barrow just before the start of the 1966/67 season, which saw AFC earn promotion from Football League Division Four.
After retiring as a player Else – who enjoyed watching his grandson, Jon, play for Forest Green Rovers in more recent years – trained as a teacher and also worked in the Shipyard. He spent time living Cyprus but it is understood he moved to Askam for family reasons and then to Oxford Street in Barrow.
His funeral will be held at St Paul’s Church in Barrow at 1pm.
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