THE FUNERAL details for a former Wrexham AFC player have now been announced, with attendees urged to wear red.

Leonard 'Len' Willett died aged 83 years old at Wrexham Maelor Hospital on August 11, following a long battle with Parkinson's.

He was a former player of Wrexham AFC and a lifelong supporter of the club too.

After representing Wrexham Schoolboys and earning a call-up to the Wales Schoolboys team, Mr Willett spent 12 months with Wolves before returning to North Wales.

A former Welsh youth international, Wrexham manager John Love then signed him to professional terms at the Racecourse Ground in 1958.

The half-back played regularly for the reserves team, winning the Cheshire Senior Cup, and made his only first-team appearance away to Grimsby Town in 1960.

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After leaving Wrexham, he spent time with Winsford United, Ellesmere Port – with whom he reached the FA Cup First Round – Ashton United and Caernarfon Town. After emigrating to Australia, he then enjoyed several years’ success down under – to such an extent, he received a call-up to the Australian national team, although did not play for them.

On his return to North Wales, he continued to be a Wrexham AFC supporter and a regular attendee at the Cae Ras.

A funeral service to Mr Willett will be held at St Giles' Church in Wrexham from 1pm on Thursday, September 12.

That will be followed by a burial service at Wrexham Cemetery on Ruabon Road.

Everyone invited is asked to wear a Wrexham shirt or something red in memory of Mr Willett and his lifelong support for his club.

Any donations in memory would also be gratefully received for 'Parkinson's UK' and may be given via the offertory box or c/o the Funeral Director.

Mr Willett was a dearly-loved husband to Helen-Mary and a devoted father of Alan, Karen and Nicola.

He was also a proud taid to Laura and Simon, Alexander and Amy, Joseph, George and Judy and loving great-taid to Ezra.