THE launch for the Heybridge Swifts FC book was successful according to its author.

The event, held at the Aspen-Waite football ground in Scraley Road, Heybridge, featured a buffet and attendance from four former Maldon mayors.

Author David Scott said: “We had a fantastic day.

“Around 400 people were present and we had to start signing books early because of the queue.

Many of the 1980s team as well as several members from the 1969 team attended.

Mr Scott added: “It was lovely to see them going down Memory Lane.

“One former player said he had only come to get the book and to stay ten minutes but actually was still talking three hours later.”