I thought this would happen, so I did not fel it appropriate to add to the 'Heathcote out' call.
Graham is Alty through & through and, despite some difficult times over the years has always come good. This was just that one time too many with his sad personal loss recently.
Nobody has ever fought more for the Alty cause and he will be missed as a manager, mentor, leader and as a man of character, stoicism and experience. I hope there will always be a role for him at the club - honoroury life vice president or some such - even if he gets a role elsewhere in football. I can see some smaller club getting the great benefit of Graham's experience.
I hope Graham is able to get a wee break, however - the last few weeks must have taken a great toll on him.
But, Graham, thanks for everything you have done for the club (so far) and the way you have been able to work with Geoff Goodwin & the board to run a club the way it should be run and with - lets face it - success. The stats will not tell the true story.
On a personal level I wish I had been able to go to the events that Graham has presented - it seems these are where we have seen the great wit, raconteurishness and rapport he has with the players and fans (there have been blemishes - Lewis) but they are history and Graham has come good from these in the past.
Graham - I hope we will see you at Moss Lane, but thanks for everything and wishing you and your family all the very best.