It is with great sadness that following a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s , Leek Hockey Club report the passing of Life Member and hockey great – Imran Sherwani. Our thoughts and prayers are with Louise, Aaron, Zac, Josh and family.

Imran was one of Leek HC’s greatest players and arguably their most influential. He joined Leek in 1996 and was the catalyst for an unprecedented period of success, leading Leek from a provincial Midlands lower league club to National League status.

Whilst it would seem inconceivable to many that his greatest achievement wasn’t the two goals scored to win gold for Great Britain in the 1988 Olympic Final, Imran often insisted the 6-2 win against Old Georgians securing Leek promotion to the National League at Belle Vue in 2003 was his proudest moment. The privileged few sharing the ‘beers and tears’ in the Manchester dressing room that day wouldn’t argue his point.

Imran was not only a great hockey player but a great person and will be sadly missed by all at Leek Hockey Club.

More to follow…