Wasn’t sure which thread to post this.
But just wanted to acknowledge Pat “packers” Tatum’s tenure at the club in his various roles. Pat is very good mate of mine, have known him since I was 5 years old through my soccer club when he was the president and over the years he became a family friend along with the rest of his family. Eventually he became the team manager in the years I played first grade, literally setting up all the training gear Tuesday’s and thursdays by himself having eskies of water ready to go for the 25-30 man squad every single time and perhaps pumping the balls up a little too much. Cooking BBQ’s after Tuesday trainings when we had a win on Sunday. Giving lifts to the lads that didn’t have a license yet etc. Even when I left that club for a rival and was sent off in my first game against them, Pat came into the away sheds and took the time to console me. Absolute gentleman. The finest man I’ve ever met in central coast football in 25 years, bar none. No doubt CCM know how lucky they were to have such a fiercely loyal and beautiful souled bloke in their ranks. And that Keep Up article yesterday admittedly brought a happy tear to my eye knowing he got some well deserved recognition. The man deserves to finally relax with his equally as wonderful wife, kids and grand kids by the pool.
I’m sure anyone on this forum that crossed paths with Pat can attest to his greatness.
But just wanted to acknowledge Pat “packers” Tatum’s tenure at the club in his various roles. Pat is very good mate of mine, have known him since I was 5 years old through my soccer club when he was the president and over the years he became a family friend along with the rest of his family. Eventually he became the team manager in the years I played first grade, literally setting up all the training gear Tuesday’s and thursdays by himself having eskies of water ready to go for the 25-30 man squad every single time and perhaps pumping the balls up a little too much. Cooking BBQ’s after Tuesday trainings when we had a win on Sunday. Giving lifts to the lads that didn’t have a license yet etc. Even when I left that club for a rival and was sent off in my first game against them, Pat came into the away sheds and took the time to console me. Absolute gentleman. The finest man I’ve ever met in central coast football in 25 years, bar none. No doubt CCM know how lucky they were to have such a fiercely loyal and beautiful souled bloke in their ranks. And that Keep Up article yesterday admittedly brought a happy tear to my eye knowing he got some well deserved recognition. The man deserves to finally relax with his equally as wonderful wife, kids and grand kids by the pool.
I’m sure anyone on this forum that crossed paths with Pat can attest to his greatness.