We have been left shocked and deeply saddened to learn of David’s sudden passing on Sunday. David appeared to be making good progress following his operation but sadly his recent visit to Scroggie was to be his last.

David began scoring as young lad in Forfar at Strathmore CC then umpired for may years before becoming Falkland CC’s scorer in 2005. He performed scoring duties for the club’s 1st XI for over 20 years spending many happy hours in both our old scorebox and lately in the scorers’ tent.

In 2019 David wrote an article entitled ‘View from the Scorebox’ which included the following.

‘The Scorer’s enjoyment of a Saturday or Sunday afternoon depends on two things. One is obviously how the team is doing, but the other factor is the opposition Scorer. Five hours can be a long time to spend in a scorebox with one person, but in the main, they have all been charming people - injured players, recently retired players, the wife of the captain, the girlfriend of one of the players, crusty old blow bags, curmudgeonly pedants, enthusiastic amateurs who are just learning (a euphemism for they have never done it before) have all shared my box on a summer afternoon.’

Typical David beautifully capturing his brilliant sense of humour.

David formed a very close friendship with the club’s other Scorer Keith Meakin and every Spring the pair would meet up for a coffee in Falkland to map out which matches each would score in for the up-and-coming season.

President Robbie Nellies recalls a humorous incident before David joined Falkland and took place in a match between Ayr and Falkland at Ayr. David was umpiring along with his cousin also called David Potter. Robbie was batting at the time and was given out simultaneously by both umpires caught behind and stumped off the same delivery. David often had a chuckle about this.

David was an advocate and enthusiastic supporter of junior cricket often offering wise words of advice and encouragement to youngsters. He particularly loved scoring for our U16 team when they took part in the Moray League travelling to grounds far afield such as Huntly.

David joined the club’s committee in 2007 and since then has served as Treasurer, Secretary and latterly Match Secretary.

He was also a terrific ambassador for Falkland Cricket Club promoting the club at every opportunity which often included praising the youth set up and quality of our cricket teas.

In 2018 David was deservedly awarded Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Falkland CC and to cricket.

David was kind, warm, friendly, generous and a true gentleman, a better person you would not hope to meet.

We thank David for his wonderful contribution to Falkland Cricket Club and to the wider game of cricket. It will never be the same at Scroggie without David around. He will be sorely missed but remain forever in our memories.

This Saturday the club will hold a minute’s silence at 11.50am at Scroggie prior to start of the Eastern Premiership match against Stoneywood Dyce. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosemary, family and friends at this very difficult time.

A funeral service for David will be held at the Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy on Friday 18th August at 1.30pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Bone Cancer Research Trust if so desired.