WORKINGTON TOWN welcomed super supporter Ken Porter and members of his family to the Tom Mitchell Lounge at their Fibrus Community Stadium when they closed their Championship campaign with the derby against Whitehaven.
The 95-year-old was among the 4,100 who watched Town’s first-ever match in August 1945, a 27-5 win over Broughton Rangers at Borough Park.
Workington Football Club’s ground was the Rugby League team’s base until 1956, when they completed the construction of their own home Derwent Park, now named after telecommunications company Fibrus.
It is currently hosting both the Rugby League and football clubs as the new Cumberland Sports Village, which will be shared by the pair, starts to take shape on the Borough Park site.
Porter, who walked the twelve miles from the village of Pica to Workington for the Broughton game, presented retiring players Stevie Scholey and Callum Phillips with their club heritage certificates.
“It was a privilege for anyone present to witness,” said the club. “We thank Ken for such dedication and support.
“The club are built upon the support of loyal fans throughout the ups and downs, wind and rain and the days in the sun when it all comes good.
“This is a special place, and it always will be. Once a Townie, always a Townie.”