time 8,207 Posted August 11, 2010 Gordon Howard, director of Kidderminster Harriers, killed in house fire in Bermuda, Tuesday night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,997 Posted August 30, 2010 Francisco Varallo, the oldest ex-World Cup player and the only surviving player from the 1930 World Cup (and indeed the final) has died aged 100. Such a breaking news sotry that it appears the website hasn't even updated the words for the article! Selected on the DDP for a number of teams, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 30, 2010 Francisco Varallo, the oldest ex-World Cup player and the only surviving player from the 1930 World Cup (and indeed the final) has died aged 100. Such a breaking news sotry that it appears the website hasn't even updated the words for the article! Selected on the DDP for a number of teams, I think. Yes for three: Ball Kicking Bucket Kickers Death Can Be Funny The Terry Fenwick Benefit Select Second XI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,504 Posted August 30, 2010 Francisco Varallo, the oldest ex-World Cup player and the only surviving player from the 1930 World Cup (and indeed the final) has died aged 100. Such a breaking news sotry that it appears the website hasn't even updated the words for the article! Selected on the DDP for a number of teams, I think. Such a shame that he's gone although that gives me my first 4 picks on the family draft pool to have died in order. All I need now is Johannes Heesters to go next and I'll collect another bonus point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,211 Posted September 1, 2010 Bob Wilson Anchorman's son dies after being attacked by a sea urchin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,262 Posted September 1, 2010 His son-in-law according to that report and also the widower of his daughter who died of cancer. The one consolation being that when one couple gets so much bad luck it ever-so-slightly reduces the chances for the rest of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted September 3, 2010 Couple of deaths to report: Ex-Portugal player and national team manager Jose Torres. Ex-Newcastle Fairs Cup-winner Jackie Sinclair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,398 Posted September 7, 2010 Danish international Brian Laudrup is being treated for a mild case of lymphoma. This might be the first sign of a mild case of death. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 11, 2010 Roy Keane's dog... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,211 Posted September 11, 2010 Charlie Adam doing a bit of deadpool scouting via his goal celebration today: Former Burnley and Preston defender Gary Parkinson "in critical condition" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garn2 34 Posted September 14, 2010 Former Celtic and Bristol City midfielder Evander Sno has suffered a heart attack during a game for the Ajax reserves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,207 Posted September 18, 2010 Spurs legend Bobby Smith, aged 77. 176 goals in 271 appearances. 15 England caps, 9 goals, then went to Brighton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 18, 2010 Spurs legend Bobby Smith, aged 77. 176 goals in 271 appearances. 15 England caps, 9 goals, then went to Brighton. That's two Bobby Smiths in one year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,207 Posted September 21, 2010 Probably not the right thread (Fringes of Fame perhaps, mods, feel free to move it), but its football related... The man who broke the crossbar after Scotland's 2-1 victory over England at Wembley in 1977 has died. Alex Torrance has died aged 54 after a long battle with alcoholism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,305 Posted September 22, 2010 Scarborough Athletic manager Brian France is in hospital having suffered a brain haemmorhage, shortly after he was hit on the head by a football. He also suffered a broken sternum and three broken ribs when he blacked out at the top of a flight of stairs later that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,211 Posted October 4, 2010 Croydon Athletic chairman David De Cluse has done what any sensible person would do after realising they're spending their working day in Croydon, and shot himself in the skull aged 44. Croydon Athletic were allegedly being used to launder Asian gambling operation profits, if you believe the paperz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted October 4, 2010 Croydon Athletic chairman David De Cluse has done what any sensible person would do after realising they're spending their working day in Croydon, and shot himself in the skull aged 44. Croydon Athletic were allegedly being used to launder Asian gambling operation profits, if you believe the paperz. Strangely, in Pakistan, there was a huge wave of betting that he'd commit suicide today...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted October 5, 2010 Croydon Athletic chairman David De Cluse has done what any sensible person would do after realising they're spending their working day in Croydon, and shot himself in the skull aged 44. Croydon Athletic were allegedly being used to launder Asian gambling operation profits, if you believe the paperz. Strangely, in Pakistan, there was a huge wave of betting that he'd commit suicide today...... May I refer the strange case of Bob Woolmer's death at this time? Betting games gone wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted October 8, 2010 Tlhoriso James "Hitler" Sobi Founder member of South Africa's Orlando Pirates FC has died aged 86. Following the death of Sam "Baboon Shepherd" Shabangu three years ago, he was the last surviving founder member. Not a well known name over here, but I just thought how refreshing it is to see such nicknames as opposed to "Wazza", "Lamps", "Stevie G" and "Carra". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,211 Posted October 13, 2010 I'm not being funny, but John W Henry does have cancer, right? Nobody looks like that naturally, surely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted October 15, 2010 Doff your fedora and light up a fat one - Malcolm Allison's dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted October 20, 2010 Former Welsh international defender Mel Hopkins dead at 75. He played 219 games for Spurs and was capped 34 times between 1956 and 1963. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted October 29, 2010 Ronnie Clayton The former Blackburn Rovers and England great has died aged 76. He captained the national side for 5 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted October 30, 2010 Doff your fedora and light up a fat one - Malcolm Allison's dead. Make that 2 former Manchester City managers in one month as John Benson has died aged 67. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,211 Posted November 5, 2010 Beckham visits Stefano Borgonovo Pippo Inzaghi dedicated his goal on Wednesday to Borgonovo, so it's possible there's been a significant downturn in his condition... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
