It is with sadness we have learned that Andy Povall, a member of Heys famous all conquering sides of the 1960's and early 1970’s has died, aged 80.
Andy, played for Heys, from 1962 to 1972, as Heys rose from the South East Lancashire League, through the Manchester League and into the Lancashire Combination where in 1970-71 they became the only side in the history of the competition to win all four trophies available to them, the League, League Cup, Challenge Cup and George Watson Trophy. During this period the club also won the Lancashire Amateur Cup in 1967.
However, it was in the FA Amateur Cup that Andy and Heys made their names with memorable games against the likes of Highgate United, Finchley, Enfield, Southall and Sutton United putting the club on the National map, with crowds as high as 4.000 flocking to Grimshaws to watch them play.
Throughout this heady period, Andy was a defensive rock. Playing predominantly as a Left Back, he possessed great pace and was strong in the tackle. His defensive partnership with Harry Kynaston was once described as being “maybe the smallest but the most ruthlessly efficient combination around.”
Andy’s ability was recognised at County level as he represented both Lancashire and Manchester County FA whilst at club level he was awarded the Butterworth Player Clubman Trophy in 1964.
He will forever hold a place in Heys hearts and history, a member of a golden generation who catapulted the club onto the national stage.

We send our sincere condolences to his Family and friends at this sad time.

Rest in Peace, Andy.