YoungWillz 21,057 Posted December 24, 2020 STV must count: https://news.stv.tv/west-central/kilmarnock-pay-tribute-to-title-winning-legend-david-sneddon This will not be another Latham! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted December 24, 2020 Both count. Five unique hits pretty good going. Even if entire team unique, none of them were at deaths door on Jan 1st iirc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted December 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, msc said: Both count. Five unique hits pretty good going. Even if entire team unique, none of them were at deaths door on Jan 1st iirc. I agree. Meanwhile, Most Unique Picks 2020 not only got 0 deaths but also only ended up with 15 uniques. I know, you’re all sad for this one... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted December 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, msc said: Both count. Five unique hits pretty good going. Even if entire team unique, none of them were at deaths door on Jan 1st iirc. Sol Kerzner had undisclosed cancer - lucky stab in the dark. Bobby Wilson and Davie Sneddon were both known to be ill last year. Khrushchev and Latham - just their time I guess. Ian Hamilton isn't gone yet but I was sure he was nailed on for this year - there's been some discussion elsewhere about him recently, but honestly he's looked like he was going to drop three years ago. Still time to hit a six... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,607 Posted December 24, 2020 4 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Davie Sneddon Qobit for the DDP: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/55437650?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5fe47b606f142d02bee3d7e5%26Former Kilmarnock and Dundee hero David Sneddon dies%262020-12-24T11%3A28%3A33.008Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:1b2e5c96-6aaa-4b3b-bb66-d63dddbcb50e&pinned_post_asset_id=5fe47b606f142d02bee3d7e5&pinned_post_type=share On their live reporting page. @gcreptile Gimme my points. He now has a full article. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55437653 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted December 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: He now has a full article. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55437653 Yes, I saw that. They are all just quoting the Club. For now, I have neither day nor place. In the end, they are not necessary - but I'll wait for something more specific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebless 203 Posted December 26, 2020 Jim McLean can be crossed off the list https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/1844335/breaking-jim-mclean-dundee-uniteds-greatest-ever-manager-dies-aged-83/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 294 Posted December 27, 2020 Chris suttons father Mike Sutton has passed away. He played for Norwich and suffered with dementia. His twitter has announced 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted December 27, 2020 29 minutes ago, Leon Brittan said: Chris suttons father Mike Sutton has passed away. He played for Norwich and suffered with dementia. His twitter has announced Scottish Sun obit. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted December 27, 2020 That’s 3 from OoO’s list on the front page gone in just 3 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted December 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: That’s 3 from OoO’s list on the front page gone in just 3 days. Maybe now some people will realise that this list is a very useful one for DDP (or whatever death pool) purposes than just trashing the idea. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted December 27, 2020 Mike Sutton DDP Obit: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2020-12-27/chris-sutton-announces-the-death-of-his-father-from-dementia 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted January 6, 2021 2 for the price of one - both brothers., George and Hugh Ryden. There were five brothers in total - 3 played football, 2 didn't. All 3 who played football had or have dementia. The other 2 don't/didn't. Link (lambasting, rightly, the PFA as well) https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mail/20210105/283167201187978 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,423 Posted January 8, 2021 Former Northern Ireland midfielder and Workington manager Tommy Cassidy has been suffering from Alzheimer's since 2017. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18995355.former-workington-reds-boss-tommy-cassidy-suffering-alzheimers-disease/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Perhaps said: Former Northern Ireland midfielder and Workington manager Tommy Cassidy has been suffering from Alzheimer's since 2017. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18995355.former-workington-reds-boss-tommy-cassidy-suffering-alzheimers-disease/ Amazing!!! Not the dementia, it's amazing to see his management of Wukkie listed as second in the reasons we might know the man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted January 18, 2021 A new one for the list: former Northampton Town defender Tony Claypole, who made 125+ appearances for the Cobblers between 1957 and 1962. Family members are asking for any memorabilia that can help him remember his playing days as he has dementia and Alzheimer's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted January 21, 2021 Could also go in the World Cup thread (and the prison thread for his match fixing scandal) but Peter Swan, former England player, member of the 1962 World Cup squad, former OoO DDP pick and one of Sheffield Wednesdays best defenders has died of dementia https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-legend-and-1966-nearly-man-peter-swan-dies-aged-84-3107950 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted January 21, 2021 Perhaps worthier of a thread of his own but I'm gonna hold off on it because I don't care about him that much tbh, but there's a lot of talk on Twitter that Terry Venables is in the final stages of Alzheimer's. Googling around, I can't find him being interviewed or making any public appearance since 2017, and according to talk here he's long sold the hotel he used to run due to "ill health". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Spade_Cooley said: Perhaps worthier of a thread of his own but I'm gonna hold off on it because I don't care about him that much tbh, but there's a lot of talk on Twitter that Terry Venables is in the final stages of Alzheimer's. Googling around, I can't find him being interviewed or making any public appearance since 2017, and according to talk here he's long sold the hotel he used to run due to "ill health". Now, if that is true, it would be a real shock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted January 21, 2021 He has been notable by his absence from pretty much anything recently. It wouldn't be a surprise considering his age and the era he played in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted January 21, 2021 LFN's a huge Spurs man, keep in mind. Someone on here did suggest Terry recently as a punt but I can't find it now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,607 Posted January 30, 2021 On 21/01/2021 at 17:09, Spade_Cooley said: Perhaps worthier of a thread of his own but I'm gonna hold off on it because I don't care about him that much tbh, but there's a lot of talk on Twitter that Terry Venables is in the final stages of Alzheimer's. Googling around, I can't find him being interviewed or making any public appearance since 2017, and according to talk here he's long sold the hotel he used to run due to "ill health". https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/11/14/terry-venables-seeking-cleared-bbc-inquiry-martin-bashirs-methods/ Apparently tells friends (often Journo speak for off record briefing) his response to this but of course it could be his family speaking on his behalf. Last interview is this from April 2018. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5665959/TERRY-VENABLES-EXCLUSIVE-Mo-Salah-best-world-Messi-Ronaldo.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted February 1, 2021 Not on this list but another septugenarian passing is ex Peterborough and Coventry player Peter Hindley aged 76. https://www.theposh.com/news/2021/february/former-player-peter-hindley-passes-away/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 2, 2021 Still waiting for Odstock's defence of footballers vs footballers and CTE vs dementia. Dumb fucking thread. Anything is a worthier thread, @Spade_Cooley. We had a football thread or two....apparently they were too broad in scope and this ultra-specific one was needed. Can't wait for the 'footballers hurt while on holiday' thread. 'Wives of footballers'. Etc Maybe a few chef threads 'while baking', 'while broiling', 'while bbqing'. Possibilities are endless. Someone make OoO an Admin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted February 2, 2021 SC, 5 of the 30 original names have died in just over a month. People enter dead pools mostly with the intent to pick people that might die. I'd suggest a 16 per cent hit rate after one month would maybe help a few DP players think hmmm 'might be worth choosing an old footballer' and it's in one place for them to choose. There were far more threads started every day back in 2004 and 2005 that would've annoyed you, be thankful that you are of your time. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
