We are all fully aware that Borough Park has been the home of Workington AFC since 1937, became Workington Town’s headquarters after the Second World War and has even been the film set for the 1940 production, ‘The stars look down’.

Workington’s great start to the calendar year continued with a third successive, hard-fought home win leaving them unbeaten in six, with just one loss in ten.

Family, friends and a sprinkling of Workington Reds representatives turned out to say a fond farewell to former groundsman, Jeff Curwen.

Not knowing which league you are going to be in from one season to the next has its advantages and disadvantages.