He joined the Hackney Schools Athletic Association in 1968 and was awarded an MBE in 2010 for his work in the organisation and efforts managing the Hackney district under 11s football teams.
John continued managing the girls and boys teams for over 40 years, helping countless young players hone their skills over the decades.
John Larter MBE helped countless young football players reach their potential.
- Credit: David Lefevre
John s friend of 20 years Steve Herbert, who is the current acting manager of the teams which represent the entire borough, made a list and counted 40 players coached by John, who went on to become professional footballers, the most famous being the late Ugo Ehiogu, former England and Aston Villa defender.