Celebrating Dave Hacker – More Than 30 Years of Service to Rotherfield FC
Some people are part of a football club. Others help make it what it is. Dave Hacker undoubtedly falls into the latter category.
Rotherfield FC recently took the opportunity to recognise and celebrate Dave Hacker for more than 30 years of outstanding service to the club, following his decision to step down as Club Secretary in August 2026 after an incredible 25 years in the role.
Over three decades, Dave has worn many hats at Rotherfield, both on and off the pitch, giving an extraordinary amount of his time, commitment and enthusiasm to help keep the club moving forward.
His involvement began as a player before moving into team management, taking charge of what was then the club's Sunday team during the 1990s. He subsequently became involved with the Saturday Reserves, continuing his contribution to football at Rotherfield in a different capacity.
Perhaps his most significant contribution has been as Club Secretary, a position he held for a remarkable quarter of a century.
It is a role that often goes unnoticed by those outside the committee room, but is absolutely fundamental to the running of any football club. Fixtures, registrations, administration, communication and the countless jobs that need doing behind the scenes all form part of the responsibility.
Dave's dedication to the role has also been recognised beyond Rotherfield. He was previously named Mid Sussex Football League Club Secretary of the Year, while his continued contribution was recognised again for the 2025/26 season when he finished as runner-up in the same award.
Of course, Dave's contribution has never been limited to paperwork and committee responsibilities.
Many will know that if there was a fixture to be played, Dave would be among those making sure everything was ready. Nets would be up, pitches marked out and the ground prepared for the weekend's football.
Those seemingly small jobs are often taken for granted, but they are exactly the sort of commitment that grassroots football depends upon.
More than 30 years of involvement, from player to team manager, Saturday Reserves and Club Secretary, represents an extraordinary commitment to one football club.
As Dave now looks back on his time as Secretary, we hope he can do so with enormous pride at everything he has achieved and the part he has played in the history of Rotherfield FC.
On behalf of everyone at the club, we would like to say a huge thank you, Dave. Your dedication, loyalty and willingness to do the jobs that need doing have helped shape Rotherfield FC into the club it is today.
Thirty years of service. Twenty-five years as Secretary. An immeasurable contribution.
Thank you, Dave Hacker!
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