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President of Wrexham Football Club and Vice-President of The Football Association of Wales, Sir Evan Morris- solicitor and J.P. Mayor of Wrexham (1888-89) was knighted by Queen Victoria during her visit to Wrexham in August 1889.

Sir Evan Morris 1841-1890

Evan Morris was the first President of Wrexham Football and Athletics Club from its founding in 1864, as well as being the founder of the Football Association of Wales

These gentlemen having suitably responded, Mr Aid. Smith proposed the health of the President of the Wrexham Football Club, Mr Evan Morris. (Loud cheers.) He (the speaker) had witnessed most of the important matches played in Wrexham, and he had great pleasure in congratulating the Wrexham club upon the admirable manner in which they had recently won the handsome cup from the Druids. (Applause.) They all knew Mr Morris' good qualities, and the interest he took in the game of football, and he believed Mr Morris was the founder of the Football Association of Wales. (Applause.) Mr Morris had been president of the Wrexham Football Club since its commencement, and he was sure the longer lie retained the position the more he lived in the hearts of the members of that club. (Hear, hear.) He always tried to be present at their matches, and when he was unable to attend he was admirably represented by his amiable lady. (Applause,) Mr Morris still took the same interest in the Wrexham club. id what was more he put his hand in his pocket in support of it


WREXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB. I|1883-06-02|Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register - Welsh Newspapers Online