TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'true star' who 'will be missed dearly' by all at Workington Town RLFC - a club that she 'impacted so much' throughout her time as team manager.

Workington Town have paid tribute to their beloved ladies' team manager Sue Grimley following her passing, saying her legacy will live in through the ladies' team 'she impacted so much'.

Workington Town RLFC said: "It is with profound sadness that we inform you all of the very sad passing of our Workington Town Ladies RLFC team manager Sue Grimley.

"Sue's legacy will live on through the Ladies' team she impacted so much as well as the overall club with her endless support and we will miss her dearly.

"RIP our friend. Heaven has gained a true star. Our thoughts and love go out to all her family and friends."

Workington Town Ladies RLFC head coach, Ste Caton said: "One minute you're laughing and joking and the next your heart shatters into pieces. I’ll never forget you and how you made me feel, the very best team manager Workington Town Ladies RLFC could ever of wished for. Absolutely one in a million.

"R.I.P Sue Grimley , we love you."

Workington Town Ladies RLFC said: "Our deepest condolences go to our amazing team manager's family and friends at this very sad, heart-breaking time. WE LOVE YOU SUE."

As well as her work at Workington Town over the last few years, Sue has been 'a long serving and much loved volunteer' at Seaton Rangers ARLFC, serving most recently as under-11s team manager and as an 'integral part' of the club board of directors.

Chairman of Seaton Rangers ARLFC, Peter Gilmour said: "She was the heart and soul of the club. The life and soul of the party. The friend who knew when you needed an arm round you and when you needed a kick up the arse.

"To know her was to love her. The strength that she’s shown and her desire for it to be business as usual has been an inspiration to us all.

"The club won’t be the same without our Sue and the outpouring of fantastic tributes show how highly regarded she was by so many people and in time we will put in place a lasting tribute to her.

"She will never be forgotten. All of our thoughts are with her husband Lee, daughter Keira and son Tyler, plus her extended family at this difficult time. Fly high Sue and thanks for the memories."