Today, we honour and remember Manly United Life Member, Colin (Col) May, who sadly passed away this week.
Col’s contribution to our football community spans decades. His journey began when his sons, Stephen and Gary, joined Kissing Point Sports Club. From there, Col stepped into many roles, eventually becoming the manager of KDSA Representative Teams and later the Team Manager of the Ku-ring-gai First Grade Representative Team.
When Ku-ring-gai and Manly Warringah merged in 1991 to form Manly North Shore United, Col played a key part in uniting the clubs, taking on the role of joint Team Manager to ensure a smooth transition. Three years later, he became the sole First Grade Manager — a role he held with pride and dedication until 2004, the year Manly United was formed.
Even after stepping back from team management, Col remained a familiar face at Cromer Park, helping on match days as a jacketed Club Official and supporting the club he loved.
In 2022, Col was deservedly awarded Life Membership of Manly United – a testament to his unwavering commitment and service.
We thank Col for everything he gave to our club and our community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.