He also served as president and honorary president .
As the sport spread throughout the local area , the Western Football Association ( WFA ) was formed in January 1880 , with Forsyth as its first secretary - treasurer , a post he held until 1906 .
Forsyth also served as president and honorary president .
As the sport spread throughout the local area , the Western Football Association ( WFA ) was formed in January 1880 , with Forsyth as its first secretary - treasurer , a post he held until 1906 .