Ian Adcroft counted Letchworth GC Eagles, Hitchin Town and Baldock Town among his former clubs

Former Stevenage footballer Ian Adcroft has died at the age of 54 following an illness.

The ex-midfielder, who first played for Boro in 1985, was well known in Comet Country footballing circles.

Ian broke into the Letchworth Garden City first team as a teenager before spells with Hitchin Town and Baldock Town prior to joining Boro.

He passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6.

Ian was a loving husband, son, father, brother and uncle that will be sadly missed. His funeral service will take place at Harwood Park Crematorium on Tuesday, March 25 at 1.15pm.