{"id":161404,"date":"2024-03-12T13:01:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T13:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/12\/meet-the-heart-and-soul-of-stevenage\/"},"modified":"2024-03-12T13:01:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T13:01:48","slug":"meet-the-heart-and-soul-of-stevenage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/12\/meet-the-heart-and-soul-of-stevenage\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the heart and soul of Stevenage \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>In the first episode of our new series, Stevenage kitman Keith Bell invites LiveScore into the Lamex Stadium to talk about what goes on behind the scenes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Keith Bell lives and breathes Stevenage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He told LiveScore: \u201cEveryone has a part to play.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe kitman at any club is someone the players can always go to if they need to and know that they\u2019re always there for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After running the Boro supporters\u2019 team for over 10 years, Bell got a call from former CEO Alex Tunbridge about the job opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Wanting a change, he took the risk. Five years later, he is still going strong.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/be5df208-ec8a-4fb1-958b-13e76b27f611.jpg\" alt=\"Stevenage star Elliott List praised Keith Bell's work behind the scenes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stevenage star Elliott List praised Keith Bell\u2019s work behind the scenes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Having to get the jerseys washed, arrange boots, set up training sessions and remember players\u2019 matchday rituals, there is a lot to juggle for a kitman.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bell added: \u201cI just got thrown in the deep end to be fair. I came in and I had to learn right there and then on the spot what to do.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was nerve-wracking at first because obviously I had to learn everything. But once I get something done for the first time, I\u2019d like to think I know what I\u2019m doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fan favourite<\/h2>\n<p>While being a favourite in the dressing room, Bell is also adored by the fans.<\/p>\n<p>Lewis Collins, a die-hard Stevenage fan and retro-kit enthusiast, shed light on some special arrangements involving their beloved Keith.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cWe\u2019ve done a few little quirky bits for Keith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Bristol away, we announced a sponsorship with a huge life-size cardboard cutout of Keith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe following season at Tranmere, we got about 50 fans to all wear facemasks of Keith. This season we finally released a Panini sticker.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201c[The] kitman role is hugely important at any club. They obviously serve as a big importance to team morale and quoted by our player Elliot List, he is the heart and soul of the club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Bell himself, what is important is staying grounded.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He explained: \u201cIt\u2019s just nice to have the hometown feel and getting to work for the club that I\u2019ve supported since I was five. It\u2019s a job that I cherish and a job that I enjoy every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the first episode of our new series, Stevenage kitman Keith Bell invites LiveScore into the Lamex Stadium to talk about what goes on behind the scenes. 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