Warminster Town chairman Nigel McGuckian says the club will do everything it can to raise funds for ex-player and leukaemia sufferer Tim Greatley.

The 24-year-old father-of-two was diagnosed with the disease in May and remains in the Great Western Hospital, Swindon, where he is undergoing chemotherapy.

More than £1,300 was raised on Sunday as Greatley’s three brothers and McGuckian shaved their heads to help fund his ongoing care, and the chairman says he had no option but to get involved.

“As soon as I read it I said I want to do something to help,” he said.

“He’s played for me in the under 18s, the reserves and the first team. He’s a lovely, lovely lad and and it’s a heartbreaking thing to happen.

“When I found out about the head shaving I had no hesitation, I just said I have to do it.”

McGuckian and first team manager Jason Guy are now planning further fundraising activities, possibly including a friendly pitting former Warminster Town faces against the current side.

“We’re also trying to get a couple of celebrities to help, maybe for an evening do or a football match,” he said.

“We’d like to put something on when he’s able to attend it as well, maybe in a couple of months.

“Jason’s got some other ideas and as long as I’m involved in Warminster Town the club will do whatever it can to help out.”

Greatley has not played for the side in two seasons but the chairman hopes he may one day be able to come back.

“He was whole-hearted,” he said. “Not the greatest player in the world but he always gave you 100 per cent and was one you wanted on your side.

“I always hoped he would return but I’m not sure if that will possible for a while yet.

“Speaking to his brother, he said Tim is humbled by all the attention and asking ‘why me?’ But that’s just a measure of how popular he is.”

Meanwhile, manager Guy has confirmed he will stay in the job for the coming season after being given assurances of extra help on matchdays.