Stalybridge Celtic is extremely saddened to report that club volunteer and Matchday PA Announcer Richard Tipping passed away yesterday.

Richard is well known as ‘The Voice’ at Bower Fold and has spent the last 20 years on the microphone at the club.

Richard was recently named as Celtic’s Clubman of the Year for the 2021-22 season and will be sadly missed by everyone at the club.

Chairman Rob Gorski paid tribute to Richard’s dedication and service to Celtic, he said: “I am sincerely saddened to hear of Richard’s untimely death. He was our match day announcer for 20 years, even when working in London during the week, and was an outstanding Celtic stalwart.

“Richard oozed class, style and humility and he will be terribly missed by all who knew him.

“Our thoughts are with Chris and the whole Tipping family at this dreadfully sad time.

“RIP Richard.”

Celtic will be wearing black armbands for our fixture vs South Shields this Saturday and a minute’s silence will be observed before Tuesday night’s fixture with Warrington Town.

Rest in peace, Richard.