It is with great sadness that we report the death of club stalwart John Phillips on Saturday 4 July 2020. Born in the Rhondda Valley but moving to the Midlands, John took up a position as Head Coach with Coventry Welsh in the early 1970s and then moved to The Nuns as Head Coach in the 1975-76 season. John coached for many years until becoming Chairman of Selectors in 1979 and then from 1982 Match Secretary, a position he kept until 1991 when he became 1st XV Manager. In 1981-82 John was awarded Clubman of the Year to mark his work for the Club as Coach, Match Secretary and Press Officer. John was also an Honorary Life Member, a tribute bestowed upon him to record his immense services to the Nuns. Our thoughts are with John’s family.

I have just received the news of John's passing. Can you please pass on the condolences of the Referees' Society to John's family, friends and the Nuneaton Club. RIP John, you will be fondly remembered. Ian Roberts, Warwickshire Referees' Society

Thank you for setting up this memorial to John. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.