Ivor Powell - Legacy

Legacy

He was inducted to the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2006, while assistant coach for Team Bath at the University of Bath, he celebrated his 90th birthday and entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest working football coach. He later became the club President. He completed 53 years as an FA accredited coach. In 1993, he was awarded an Honorary Degree (MA) by the University of Bath.

He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours for his services to sport and was presented with his award by Queen Elizabeth II on 25 June 2008, a few days short of his 92nd birthday. He described receiving the award as "an honour and a privilege."

"Aggression, determination, the will to win. These have always been my watchwords, and they still are. That's what I try to instil into these youngsters. And they listen, they really do." —Speaking in 2007, Powell explained his philosophy to The Independent.

In 2010, he launched "The Ivor Powell Sports Scholarship Fund" at the University of Bath to provide scholarships for future undergraduates who are gifted both academically and in their chosen sport. This scholarship is administered by University of Bath Development and Alumni Relations.