Grande Pablo 109 Posted April 3, 2013 Another childhood bubble burst - Bob Colston - who read the football results on World of Sport in the 70s & 80s http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2013/04/03/itv-s-voice-of-football-bob-colston-dies-aged-84-61634-33106595/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,589 Posted April 26, 2013 David Coleman 87 today. I didn't realise he was so old, maybe he will get on the list in the next couple of years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted April 26, 2013 David Coleman 87 today. I didn't realise he was so old, maybe he will get on the list in the next couple of years. Now that would be remarkable 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 26, 2013 EEEEEEEEEEEXTRAORDINARY!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,589 Posted April 30, 2013 Whilst verifying Coleman's birthdate (I haven't trusted i since the Ann Jones debarcle) I saw that Peter Dimmock (b. 1920) the original presenter of Grandstand is still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted May 24, 2013 I don't know if this is public knowledge or not, but I received an email about Murray Walker today; I was shocked to hear from him (Murray Walker) a few moments ago that he has just got home from 3 weeks in German and UK hospitals, following a fall, he has broken his pelvis and can only just hobble about on crutches. Bear in mind he will be 90 in October, getting back to normal is likely to take some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted May 24, 2013 Poor Murray. Get well soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted May 24, 2013 I don't know if this is public knowledge or not, but I received an email about Murray Walker today; I was shocked to hear from him (Murray Walker) a few moments ago that he has just got home from 3 weeks in German and UK hospitals, following a fall, he has broken his pelvis and can only just hobble about on crutches. Bear in mind he will be 90 in October, getting back to normal is likely to take some time. Is Murray's wife still alive because it's been a long standing ambition of mine to bone her senseless whilst Murray sits in the corner providing rapid fire commentary, before shouting "Fantastic, absolutely fantastic" as Mrs Walker and myself come to similtaneous and massive.... it might aid his recovery if she still is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted May 24, 2013 Yes, she (Elizabeth) is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,540 Posted June 25, 2013 Sky darts anchor Dave Clark "opens up" to the Daily Mail about his battle with Parkinsons, the same disease that led to his dad's suicide. To be honest I'd be close to suicide as well if I had to sit through another Phil Taylor "I'm 53 you know, there's some great talent on the tour these days, normally Barney would be hitting those in for fun, I was talking to me mate Robbie Williams" interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted June 25, 2013 Wow...this topic was created in 2006....4 years before Gary Coleman died after falling down the stairs. It's like the thread-starter was subconciously predicting Coleman's death, despite the thread not being about him....Eerie, ain't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted June 25, 2013 About as eerie as the fact my grandfather attended his own dad's funeral, and then later died himself (fifty years later). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted June 25, 2013 Wow...this topic was created in 2006....4 years before Gary Coleman died after falling down the stairs. It's like the thread-starter was subconciously predicting Coleman's death, despite the thread not being about him....Eerie, ain't it? No. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 2, 2013 #we hate Jimmy Hill, but can't remember why, remember why... In a home with alzheimers and a money grabbing bickering family to boot... http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-family-squabble-alzheimers-victim-jimmy-hill-112811396--sow.html Never mind , chin up jimbo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted December 21, 2013 David Coleman dead. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25476438 Damn..... sad in my opinion. He was a prize berk but one of the nation's favourite berks. And a good commentator. I was going to suggest him for next year's list too. Also, will have to replace him on my DDP entry...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted December 21, 2013 I'm a bit sad about that. I always enjoyed watching Question of Sport as a kid and listening to him get carried away when he would do commentary when the Olympics were on, were what made it more entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 21, 2013 was he never on the list? if not why?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted December 21, 2013 was he never on the list? if not why?! I'm pretty sure he wasn't, from memory. Like I said I was gonna suggest him for next year. Shame, he would have been a great DL pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted December 21, 2013 Obligatory Spitting Image link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLY9tJxP20#t=6m40s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 21, 2013 lol, Dr beats me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger 2000 2 Posted December 21, 2013 Harry Carpenter, David Coleman and Bill Maclaren. I confidently predict that they won't all see 2008 2014. Post #1 edited to bring it up to date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Roy Posted December 21, 2013 My only theme team success this year (so far!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted December 22, 2013 The chances of Frank Bough making it to January 1st 2014 must be slim based on the fact that the other three men with him in the photo have all died in 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 22, 2013 Given that there's only 9 days to go till 2014 my moneys on him making it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites