CLIVE Black, the go-to man at Westbury-based White Horse FC, became the latest recipient of the Gordon Blatchford award, which is presented annually by the league to an individual, or club who the league believe have gone that extra bit to give something back to grass roots football.

Black, 40, who works for Church Financial Services Ltd, is treasurer of White Horse, and has been for the last seven years, although he has been a member of the club since it was formed in 1993.

He has also been a player, manager, acting chairman, linesman, coach and general manager.

In 2007 playing numbers were dwindling in the club and Black took over at the club's lowest ebb as they were relegated into the fourth division.

Since then, the club has gone from strength to strength and White Horse FC have been promoted year on year for the last four years to the dizzy heights of the Premier Division.

The club finished in a higher position this season than in any other time in their 22-year history.

Last year the club added a B team to help accommodate all that wanted to be a part of the club and also now have a Saturday team.

Rob Hart, who nominated Black for the award, said: “It is not understating Clive’s role in this by saying that this success is due to his hard work and commitment.

"Clive’s on-field presence has somewhat dwindled in recent years. Every week he runs the line for our A team and manages the squad.

"Every week he prepares notes so that he can give a rousing speech to the team and every week he supplies a match report”

Black picked up his award from league president, Ken Clarke.