LLANIDLOES Cricket Club have paid tribute to their president who passed away on Friday morning.

They posted on Friday evening: “It is with profound sadness that the club must share the news of the sad passing of our president Ieuan Davies.

“Ieuan passed away this morning after a very sudden illness

“Ieuan was a brilliant sportsman of the town, and his achievements for both the cricket and football clubs will be remembered forever.

“A wonderful president, and amazing friend to us all, and he will be dearly missed by everyone at the club and the community In Llanidloes.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Julia, Sally, Dylan and the whole family at this very sad time.”