The Tarish United Sports Club has announced the recent passing of beloved community figure and football trailblazer Egbert ‘Tom’ Lambert, a resident of Gutter Village who dedicated decades of his life to expanding access to youth football in the local area.
In an official statement released by the club, president James Jervier paid heartfelt tribute to Lambert, remembering him not just as a core member of the Tarish Pit community but as a forward-thinking sportsman who deeply believed in football’s unique ability to bridge divides and bring people together.
“It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that the Tarish Pit United Sports Club extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. Egbert Lambert,” Jervier said.
Lambert’s most enduring contribution to local sports is the founding of the Small Goal League, an initiative that created structured, accessible opportunities for young football lovers to gather, nurture their passion for the game, showcase their emerging talents, and build lasting friendships off the pitch. According to Jervier, Lambert’s vision for the league transformed youth sports access in the region, giving countless young people an outlet to grow through the sport they loved.
Jervier emphasized that Lambert’s relentless passion, unwavering dedication, and far-reaching contributions to the Tarish Pit community have left an indelible mark that will long outlast his passing. While the club and broader local sports community are grieving the loss of one of their most beloved figures, Jervier noted that Lambert’s legacy will live on through every young player whose life he touched, and through the thriving sporting community he helped build.
“Words cannot fully express the sadness we feel at this time, but we take comfort in knowing that his legacy will continue through the lives he touched and the sporting community here,” Jervier added.
In closing, Jervier reaffirmed the club’s full support for Lambert’s family and friends, noting that the entire Tarish United Sports Club stands alongside them in mourning during this difficult period. “May the memories of Tom, his kindness, passion, laughter, and dedication bring comfort and strength to all who knew him and loved him,” he said.