Sad to report the passing of Ken Sparkes at the weekend.  Ken played for Mistley in his early years before returning to the club in the 80’s and 90’s.  He continued to support the club when he stopped playing and was a regular member of the Two Counties Over50s and 60s in both playing and scoring roles in his later years.  His funeral is on the 9th November at Colchester Crematorium.  Thoughts are with his family at this time.