English football club lands £1million Lotto win after 30 years of trying

English football club lands £1million Lotto win after 30 years of trying

An amateur football club has won £1million on the Lotto after its president tried for over 30 years. Longlevens AFC in Gloucester scooped the incredible amount after matching five main numbers and the bonus ball in the draw last month. The club's president, Bill Davis, 73, bought the winning ticket and has had a long-standing association with the club that dates back over half a century. He said: "This is Longlevens AFC's win. I've been playing Lotto for decades as a member of the club, not as an individual, and I couldn't be happier. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "The club has been such a huge part of my life for around half a century, and I can't think of a better use for this money than helping secure its future for generations to come." Davis first played for Longlevens AFC in the 1970s and has been involved in various roles across the club's committee. He said: "There have been three main priorities in my life - family, football and work. "My wife might have a few things to say about the order I've put those in, but whilst family will always come first, football comes a close second." LATEST SPORTS NEWS Everton put up for sale less than two years after takeover by American owners Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua receives damning verdict from Carl Froch as tickets go on sale today Body found in search for Marcus Rashford's 'family friend' after he vanished in Colombia Davis paid tribute to them for letting him put so much time into supporting the club. He said: "There is absolutely no way I could have maintained that passion without their patience, support and encouragement, especially that of my wife, Linda. "She's been behind me every step of the way, and we'll both enjoy the win, together with our sons Stephen and Andrew, who have followed in my footsteps and now bring their own passion and dedication to the club as members of the committee." Davis' winning numbers, 1, 9, 15, 21, 32, 51, are also associated with the football club. He expl