A
player, captain, caretaker manager and assistant manager, Rollo has been a
loyal servant of the Romans and always performed in the best interests of his
colleagues on and off the pitch.
Work
and family commitments have combined to lead him to this decision and, while it
will seem strange that he will not be so closely involved, the club understands
his decision and have wished him well.
Manager
Jerry Gill told https://www.bathcityfc.com:
“I have to give a huge thank you to one of my best mates and long-term
assistant Jimbo. We have lived and breathed this job together and had some very
memorable times on and off the pitch.
“Jim
has had to step away due to personal reasons not connected to football. I had
to be respectful of his decision and I know it was probably one of the toughest
ones he has ever had to make. He will be sorely missed by us all, but we have
made a pact to still meet weekly for coffee as we have formed such an amazing
friendship.
“The
Board has confirmed that we will honour a long overdue testimonial for Jim, and
I will be chairing the organising committee. I am sure we will see Jim in the
near future watching us from a more unfamiliar position in the stands. Thanks
for everything my friend, I promise I will call you only once a day now!”
Football
Chair Paul Williams said: “It has been a huge pleasure to work with Jim
throughout my time at the club. Cheerful and positive, Jim has led from the
front and always been there to help out when needed.”
Rollo
added: “There are no goodbyes from me, when you love the club as much as I do,
it will always be in my heart. Thank you for the most amazing memories. Once a
Roman Always a Roman”.
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