Mike Appleby – Football Association

Dear Colleagues

It is with much sadness that I am writing to inform you that Mike Appleby passed away yesterday having been very poorly for the last few weeks. Mike worked for the FA for over thirty years holding many different roles, and was a UEFA Match Delegate. Mike will be remembered for the outstanding work he undertook with the National League System, its Leagues and Clubs along with establishing the England C team which has provided the opportunity for players in the National League System to be recognised internationally and for so many to progress to the professional game.

Since his retirement from the Football Association Mike has been Secretary of the Spartan South Midlands League.

Mike will be sorely missed by his family, friends and the wider football family, a gentle and kind man, who devoted his life to football and to helping others.

The Football Association extends its deepest condolences to Mike’s family and friends at this very sad time.

Kindest Regards,

Laurence

Laurence Jones

Head of National League System
Football Operations Division

The FA Group
Postal Address:

Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ