TRIBUTES have been paid to former Brigg Town footballer and coach Mick Oates, who has died at the age of 67.
Mr Oates spent six years with the Zebras as a player and was heavily involved with the club during the triumphant FA Vase campaign of 1996.
After the Wembley win that year, he was instrumental in setting up the club's successful youth section.
He died on July 28, after a short battle with cancer.
Mr Oates' wife, Sue, said: "He played for Brigg Town for quite a number of years and went on...
