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Geoff Penniston, Founder and Chairman of the Nations Cup Soccer Tournament, passed away last night after a short battle with cancer.
Penniston ("Penno") was a past President and coached the Richmond Olympics Football Club for many successful years, and was subsequently instrumental in the forming of Richmond United FC.
Penno's love for the game of soccer and his ongoing passion to develop and showcase local talent is best personified by the Nations Cup Tournament which is sure to be Geoff's lasting legacy. Having founded and organised this wonderful soccer event nearly 30 years ago, Penno touched, directly or indirectly the lives of generations of local soccer talent by creating a unique soccer experience for players and spectators alike.
Members of Richmond United, wish to take this time to acknowledge Geoff Penniston's contribution to our soccer community.
Jeff Wilson
Penniston ("Penno") was a past President and coached the Richmond Olympics Football Club for many successful years, and was subsequently instrumental in the forming of Richmond United FC.
Penno's love for the game of soccer and his ongoing passion to develop and showcase local talent is best personified by the Nations Cup Tournament which is sure to be Geoff's lasting legacy. Having founded and organised this wonderful soccer event nearly 30 years ago, Penno touched, directly or indirectly the lives of generations of local soccer talent by creating a unique soccer experience for players and spectators alike.
Members of Richmond United, wish to take this time to acknowledge Geoff Penniston's contribution to our soccer community.
Jeff Wilson