Octopus of Odstock

Wow, surprised that went so under radar. Thanks Gisooo

Liam Munroe, one time Republic of Ireland international who made the 1933 list courtesy of a single game for Bristol City, has died, aged 90. Better known for his time at Dundalk and Ards. https://www.ardsfc.co.uk/news/liam-munroe-passes-away?fbclid=IwY2xjawEk1VFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcvpI7jmoT2K9Kz7K50XDkN_9WW_Ho4f-aRrTG0wdw6wn-vqcqnkFlw8RA_aem_SWp8W40nepTG8_ssCb91pQ

They probably wanted to conceal 'er

Rumours was a suicide attempt in 2022. Possibly the same again this time.

Being removed from BBC archives. This includes the Queens death and funeral. I presume they may just have the footage without his voice as historically he was involved in quite a lot of voice overs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0w44nz6nneo

Well that's the main reason I moved Brown from main team to theme team as i didnt fancy QO chances. Still, Craig Shakespeare, also an unique pick, did QO

If I read the report correctly, all that chap Alex Williams got was a 12 month suspended sentence. Not much of a deterrent to him or others.

Tony Pankhurst, who had minor roles in a number of films, including Rogue One, died in May, but has only been reported now. https://tonypankhurst.muchloved.com/

True, although McMichael and Carter's jokers are negated somewhat by sheer numbers of people picking them, so they wont make the final difference. Although Barr was worth less points than Burrow, Irwin, Draper and Doherty, arguably it was the biggest gain overall due to just 1 other of the top 25 picking her (20 point gain, compared to 13 for Burrow and 12 for the other three).... If this makes sense?

Just checked the top 25 - both my maths and handwriting might be slightly out but these are the most picked of the top 25. However, it's more likely it'll be the ones picked solely by one top team that might make the difference - so the likes of Matt James, Elmore Smith, James Carter Cathcart, Steve Gaines, Eddie Annand, Charlotte Raven, Andy Taylor, Adrian Sutton et al could still be the difference. Of course, the other, albeit unlikely factor, is an obit for Joe Shannon or Kieran Cavanagh. McMichael 21 Rantzen 19 Tilson Thomas 18 Whale 18 Carter 17 Burrell 15 Murray 13 Nolan 10 Starmer Smith 7 Mutombo 6 Maxwell 6 Godley 6 Caveney 6 Jensen 6 Doering 6 Flack 6 Caprio 5 Bart 5 Darby 4 Wilis 4 Hilland 4 Kamolvisit 2 Wallace 2 Lundgren 2 Scolyer 2 Linden 2 Lee J 2 Neill 2 Baker T 2 Ashton 2

John Pratt, former Reading and Wycombe goalkeeper, died earlier this month, aged 81. https://www.readingfcformerplayers.co.uk/john-pratt/

After a slogathon by myself, aided by @Master Obit, the 1933 and 1934 living players are now up on the master list. Just shy of 250 players born between 1920-1934, although my gut feel says only about 150 of them might actually be living. Notable names added on include: Ernie Walley, Eddie Firmani, Ken Brown, Peter McParland, Bryan Douglas, Peter Goldie, Cyril Lea, Alan Dicks, Tony Book, Frank Blunstone, Sylvan Anderton and Terry Dyson, amongst others.

I had the feeling that Beccy was near the end. Once a serial tweeter, she barely posted anything after the 1st July, just one small tweet re. US fire fighters. She had said she was told she wouldn't make her birthday in September. Although I am now just a Chuwit Kamolvisit death away from taking the lead, like with Rob Burrow, I take no joy in this hit. Sorry to see her go.

Paul Harrell does new video for Independence Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnjRiI54VWE Looks badly gaunt and has a crutch and has all the signs of someone on the way out, but still not sure he'll make a QO. But then I thought the same about that reptile bloke (Barczyk?)

Dave Aldana Wiki - former AMA motocross and motorbike racer has died, aged 74. http://www.autonewsinfo.com/2024/07/21/deces-de-dave-aldana-ancien-champion-moto-us-472610.html

Latest is Keegan will probably be dead by mid-September. Don't think he's going to make DDP starting grid.

But this is a worthy thread. He is starting to circle the drain, there's no doubt about that.

Abdoulaye Wade?

I remember him from Michael Palin's Sahara TV programme. Sorry to read this.

Tony Macedo, long-time Fulham goalkeeper (over 350 appearances) died last month - https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/june/25/tony-macedo-1938-2024/ He was 86. Played for England U23's.

Is there an Olympian with a more Germanic name than Hans-Otto Schumacher? Possibly not, but this 1972 silver medallist in the C-2 canoeing event is dead - https://trauer.rp-online.de/traueranzeige/hans-otto-schumacher Also a World Champion, part of the winning C2 team in the 1973 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Switzerland.

Wasn't quite sure where to put this one as she did have a small Hollywood career (She was the Big Momma of Big Momma's House), but Ella Mitchell has died - https://journalofgospelmusic.com/traditional/rip-ella-mitchell-gospel-singer-actor/ Played Evillene in The Wiz for some years. Also in Sesame Street

As noted in the Happy Birthday thread, Graham was 99 yesterday and is still recording Peppa Pig. George Layton helpfully adds a photo of the great man for form spotting https://x.com/Thegeorgelayton/status/1811738810377494958?t=CL63Vi_gx3aB3LtmGVCBIw&s=19

Very recent photo of him on X: https://x.com/lazenbyofficial/status/1811702249913028650?t=6I9PFgGsOfZBN5Z9QRl62g&s=19 Looks okay, although it's from his.official post so naturally the best photo will be chosen

Cecilia has her theory: https://x.com/CeciliaBTory/status/1811034052918464965?t=Dr72KNFUQ4uYLGdkXJteqQ&s=19