PETER WHITE was unique as a regional journalist for both his contacts and the respect in which club officials held him. He did an excellent job over many years.

Although I was on the Ewood patch for the Lancashire Evening Post for a relatively short time, it coincided with an exciting period with the championship win, Champions League football etc and I know how much all this meant to Peter.

I am sure I speak for all my former colleagues in Lancashire in expressing my sorrow and I can't quite imagine the Ewood press box or press room without Peter there.

CHRIS SHAW, Press Officer, The Lawn Tennis Association, The Queen's Club, West Kensington, London W14