Sad Passing of Geoff Setterfield

12th February 2026

Sorry news to report of the sudden death of Geoff Setterfield.

Geoff joined the club in the 1980s. Geoff was very much an old school prop forward. Strong, solid and dependable.

If he was in the front row the scrummage would be secure, creating plenty of clean ball for our dynamic backs / backrow of the era.

In fact one of his regular 1st team seasons (1990), we were awarded the Rugby World Junior Club of the Month - having not lost all season in the leagues.

Over and above playing, Geoff was one of the Wanderers amazing unsung heroes of the 1990s.

He had a senior position in a local building company. With access to heavy machinery, Geoff would be at the club in his own time, digging trenches out for floodlights with his excavator and other plant. After the fire, helping with the demolition of the old clubhouse, supplying hardcore for club, car park etc. So many areas which would have cost the club a fortune, he was always happy to help.

Introducing his boys to the club, they showed great promise but, sadly for the club, were real stars on the football pitches as well which took their eye.

Funeral details will be posted when known.

Deepest sympathies extended to Geoff’s Family and many, many friends.

We will miss his ever present smile and join all with nothing but fond memories. RIP Geoff x