It's all change on the Workington Town board as two directors have announced they are standing down, with a combined 22 years of service between them.

Vice chairman Mark Fryer and associate director Tony Boyd have been the public face of the rugby club for the last decade.

The duo have now decided it is time for fresh blood to make their mark at Derwent Park but insist they will remain staunch supporters of Workington.

Mark Fryer said: “It’s been a difficult decision to make. Being vice chair of the club has been the hardest but best thing I’ve ever done.

“The club is part of me and although I’ll be standing down I’ll still be a fan.

“Being a board member is a privilege but I’ve always said that the board is only the custodian of the club.

“Nobody is bigger than Workington Town and that includes the board and more importantly that includes the players.

“The club is undergoing a transition after relegation last season and with new directors joining to share the load I feel it’s the right time to stand down and recharge the batteries.”

Mr Fryer also paid tribute to the new crop of players coming through and to his family for supporting him while he was on the board.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the recent game against Widnes at Derwent Park as I saw a team of players who were playing for the Town badge with pride and enthusiasm,” he added.

“The time that you have to put in as a director of a sports club is phenomenal.

“My family have been massively supportive and I’d like to thank them for putting up with my absence most weekends for the last 10 years.”

Tony Boyd joined the board in 2007 as a fan actively involved in the Travellers Rest Supporters’ Club.

He continues to serve as the treasurer of the TRSC which has been raising money to support Town for over 22 years.

He was brought on to the board by then chairman Dave Bowden to strengthen project management and the general management expertise.

He’s been an ever present at the club ever since and successfully project managed the two World Cup games at Derwent Park in 2013 and the Four Nations match between Scotland and New Zealand in 2016.

He said: “I’m a Town fan first and foremost. I’ve really enjoyed my time at the club but it’s now time for others to take over the significant responsibility of running Workington Town.

“I’d like to thank all of the club staff and volunteers for their assistance and friendship over the last 10 years and although I’m standing down I’ll be keeping my involvement with the Travellers Rest Supporters’ Club and the Town Vice Presidents.”

Town chairman Garry Mounsey was quick to thank the duo for all their hard work.

He said: “I’m beginning to understand just how much work goes into being a board director, so to be involved in that capacity for over 10 years each is a magnificent achievement.

“Mark and Tony are Town through and through. Their guidance, knowledge and hard work will be missed at the club but we know that they’ll continue to help the club in whatever way they can as fans. We wish them both the very best for the future.”