TRIBUTES have flooded in for much-loved Dorchester Town kitman and nightclub doorman Alex Legge.

The life-long Magpies’ fan died suddenly in the early hours of yesterday morning at the age of 38.

Mr Legge, son of Dorchester life president Stacey Legge, touched the hearts of many on both sides of the Ridgeway in his roles at the football club and in the security business.

As well as being the Magpies’ kit manager since the start of last season, he was a familiar face on the door at night spots including Goldfingers and Dolce Vita in Weymouth.

Leading the tributes to Mr Legge was Dorchester Town club chairman Matt Lucas.

He said: “Alex was a life-long fan of Dorchester and loved the club.

“When we were looking for someone to take the job as kit manager he offered his services, and he did it all on a voluntary basis.

“He was well loved by everyone associated with the club and was Dorchester through and through.

“He was the type of guy that would do anything for anybody and really endeared himself to the players.

“He will be sorely missed by everyone and the dressing room is going to be a very different place.”

Magpies’ goalkeeper Alan Walker-Harris was one of those closest to Mr Legge in the Avenue dressing room and had only been speaking to his friend late on Monday night.

He added: “I think he made a big impression on you without you realising it.

“He was happy doing what he was doing and he just wanted to get on with things, and be there if people needed him.

“He lived and breathed Dorchester Town, that’s what he was all about, and we’re going to have to find a way to pay tribute to him as players.

“He did so much for us. The number of times he went to get things for us and it was all out of his own pocket.

“He couldn’t do enough for people.”

Mr Legge, who leaves behind his partner Nikki, was a doorman at Goldfingers for some four years and club owner Parviz Marseh expressed his shock at the news.

“He was the best doorman,” he said. “It will be impossible to replace him.

“He was a strong person, but the people that knew him said he was like a teddy bear.

“Doormen come and go in Weymouth but Alex was one of the old school.”

The Magpies are set to hold a minute’s silence for Mr Legge before tonight's Southern Premier Division home match against Truro City.

As well as working on the doors in Weymouth, Alex had been employed as a security guard at Dorchester Crown Court for the last five months.

Colleague at the court Andy Edwards said: “Where do I start? He was a work colleague but more than that he was my best mate.

“He got me through the worst times in my life when my mum and dad died, I’m so shocked that he has gone and still cannot believe it.

“He will be missed by so many people, he would have done anything for his mates.

“He loved his football, although he did support West Ham, and we had good banter about me supporting Leicester City – he would always tell me they were rubbish and that they were a village team.

“My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.”

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