An amateur football club has won £1million on the Lotto after its president tried for over 30 years.Longlevens AFC in Gloucester scooped the incredible amount after matching five main numbers and the bonus ball in the draw last month.The club’s president, Bill Davis, 73, bought the winning ticket and has had a long-standing association with the club that dates back over half a century.He said: “This is Longlevens AFC’s win. I’ve been playing Lotto for decades as a member of the club, not as an individual, and I couldn’t be happier.”The club has been such a huge part of my life for around half a century, and I can’t think of a better use for this money than helping secure its future for generations to come.”Davis first played for Longlevens AFC in the 1970s and has been involved in various roles across the club’s committee.He said: “There have been three main priorities in my life – family, football and work.”My wife might have a few things to say about the order I’ve put those in, but whilst family will always come first, football comes a close second.”An amateur football club has won £1million on the National Lottery | PADavis paid tribute to them for letting him put so much time into supporting the club.He said: “There is absolutely no way I could have maintained that passion without their patience, support and encouragement, especially that of my wife, Linda.”She’s been behind me every step of the way, and we’ll both enjoy the win, together with our sons Stephen and Andrew, who have followed in my footsteps and now bring their own passion and dedication to the club as members of the committee.”Davis’ winning numbers, 1, 9, 15, 21, 32, 51, are also associated with the football club.Davis had been playing Lotto for over 30 years before scooping the jackpot | PAHe explained: “When the National Lottery first started, six committee members each picked a number.”Some of those friends are sadly no longer with us, but we’ve kept playing that same line in every draw ever since. It’s incredible to think that after all these years, those numbers have finally come good.”There’s no reason whatsoever to stop playing now. We’ve proven anyone can win, but we might change the numbers up a bit.”Longlevens play their football in the Hellenic League Premier Division, and Davis is focused on making sure “every pound delivers lasting benefits”.Davis said: ‘The club is important to so many people, so we’re taking a long-term view about how this money can help safeguard Longlevens AFC for many years to come’ | PAHe said: “The club is important to so many people, so we’re taking a long-term view about how this money can help safeguard Longlevens AFC for many years to come.”Everyone involved with Longlevens AFC has contributed to making it the community club it is today, and this feels like something the whole club can enjoy together. I’ve always believed football clubs like Longlevens are about much more than football.”They are about community, friendships, opportunities for young people, and bringing people together. As if to prove this point, our club only works because of the hard work, determination and passion of countless volunteers – this win is for all of them too.”If this windfall can help protect and grow what’s already been put in place for future generations through everyone’s hard graft, then that’s what really matters.”