Ashton Athletic have decided to make this Saturday the 6th of October 'Taffy's Day'.
The home game at Brocstedes Park against Bootle will be dedicated to the great man as Taffy's family will be in attendance, including his wife Carol, his son and daughter and his two grand children.
Indeed his grand children will be mascots on the day and lead the players out on to the pitch.

An already planned Race Night to celebrate the 50 years anniversary of Ashton Athletic will feature tributes to John Roberts, affectionately known as 'Taffy' to his many friends and colleagues.

Tributes and many stories have flooded into the club by letter, email and social media since we lost our club secretary and we have all been humbled by the utmost respect and affection held for Taffy in the non league football world and beyond. He will be sadly missed by so many and more so by his closest family and friends.

We as a club want to celebrate the life of John 'Taffy' Roberts in our own way and say thank you for all the hard work and dedication he has put into Ashton Athletic. Everyone is welcome and the match will kick off at 3 pm with a minute's applause beforehand. Orrell Laundry will be the match day sponsors and wanted to contribute to the day, the owners becoming good friends to him over the years.
Taffy's funeral will be held at St Paul's Church on Poolstock Lane, Wigan on Friday the 12th of October at 11 am and then later at Highfield Cricket Club, all welcome. The family have asked everyone attending to wear the club colours of Yellow and Blue if possible.

Rest In Peace Taffy - you will be sadly missed and always part of The Yellow family.