MarcJWallace 270 Posted June 22, 2020 Carlos Luis Morales, who had 40 caps for Ecuador in an international career that lasted from 1987 through to 1999 has died of cardiopulmonary arrest aged 55. He represented the national side at three Copa America tournaments in 1987, 1989 and 1995 and during his club career, he played for Barcelona [Not that one] for ten years until 1993 before leaving for Argentine side Independiente. After leaving Independientehe signed for LDU Portoviejo before returning to Barcelona then moving on again to another big Ecuadorian side in Emelec, he then joined Chileans Palestino before finishing his playing career at lower-league sides ESPOLI and Santa Rita. After retirement, he entered politics and was involved in a scandal relating to PPE for COVID-19 around the time of death. https://es.besoccer.com/noticia/fallecio-carlos-morales-leyenda-del-futbol-ecuatoriano-850318 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilean way 1,901 Posted June 25, 2020 John Kennedy Sr., australian footballer has died at 91 https://www.afl.com.au/news/456914/vale-john-kennedy-snr-hawthorn-s-greatest-figure-passes-away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,692 Posted June 25, 2020 5 hours ago, chilean way said: John Kennedy Sr., australian footballer has died at 91 https://www.afl.com.au/news/456914/vale-john-kennedy-snr-hawthorn-s-greatest-figure-passes-away Different sport. This thread is for association football (soccer) players. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted June 25, 2020 Kenny Dalglish on BT Sport now, I think most folk would have a hard team believing he were only 69. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 112 Posted June 25, 2020 On 06/06/2020 at 21:41, Grande Pablo said: Local social media reported ex-Villa & Southampton centre back Chris Nicholl had gone missing around the streets on South Staffordshire east of Cannock this afternoon. Found after couple of hours. Known to be suffering from some form of degenerative illness. https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2020/06/23/former-walsall-boss-chris-nicholl-presented-with-tracker-watch/ At least he'll be the only successful track & trace case on the mainland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted June 25, 2020 Emeka Mamale, who played for the Democratic Republic of Congo at three African Nations Cups in 1996 [under the name of Zaire], 1998 and 2000 [as Congo DR], has died aged 42. A striker, his career was nomadic, taking him to clubs in South Africa, South Korea, Israel, Belgium and Angola as well as his homeland. https://actualite.cd/2020/06/25/rdc-deces-demeka-mamale 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,641 Posted June 26, 2020 Former Irish international, Arsenal assistant manger and Northampton Town player & manager Theo Foley, has died age 83. He was George Graham's assistant when Arsenal won the title in 1988-89. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted June 27, 2020 https://m.clydefc.co.uk/news/2020/06/26/6454/#.XveTNRjTUzQ Former Clyde FC player Robert Donnelly has died aged 58. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted June 29, 2020 Yoo Sang-Chul can do outdoor activities again but is not yet cancer-free: https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200629004600315 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,372 Posted July 5, 2020 Derrick Otim, a former star with Nottingham Forest, has died. He was 24. The Ghanaian footballer drowned in South Carolina. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12036267/derrick-otim-dead-24-nottingham-forest/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted July 5, 2020 6 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Derrick Otim, a former star with Nottingham Forest, has died. He was 24. The Ghanaian footballer drowned in South Carolina. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12036267/derrick-otim-dead-24-nottingham-forest/ Star? The poor lad never played first team football for Forest, let alone was one of their star players. Hasnt even got a Wiki page. Tragic ending though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted July 11, 2020 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/jack-charlton-world-cup-winner-18579745 A big name in english football has died .Jack Charlton aged 85 .Part of the 1966 world cup winning football team and former Leeds United player and Newcastle United manager. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,016 Posted July 11, 2020 Nobby Stiles survives another one! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,641 Posted July 12, 2020 Following Jack Charlton's death yesterday, an update to the score of the 1970 FA Cup final, which had stood at 3:3 for almost 2 years. Chelsea 4 : 5 Leeds (Houseman, Hutchinson, Osgood, Bonetti) (Bremner, Sprake, Madeley, Hunter, Charlton) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted July 13, 2020 Pat Quinn, former Motherwell and Hibs player and briefly Scottish International, dead at 84: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/pat-quinn-tributes-hibs-legend-18587004 Played alongside Ian St John at Motherwell and was involved in Hibs' European victory over Real Madrid. Later became assistant to Bertie Auld at Hibs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted July 13, 2020 Update on DDP pick Ernie Moss from end of May He had corona virus but he's recovered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted July 14, 2020 14 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Pat Quinn, former Motherwell and Hibs player and briefly Scottish International, dead at 84: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/pat-quinn-tributes-hibs-legend-18587004 Played alongside Ian St John at Motherwell and was involved in Hibs' European victory over Real Madrid. Later became assistant to Bertie Auld at Hibs. Very well thought of everywhere he went, particularly at my club, Partick Thistle. I am good friends with his grandson. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted July 17, 2020 Manchester United announce the death of former Busby Babe, Aberdeen born player Alex Dawson who became the Black Prince of Deepdale when he went to Preston North End. He was 80: Edit: Daily Star: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-alex-dawson-dead-busby-22372528 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted July 17, 2020 Apparently Dawson was the last man to score a hat trick In the FA Cup Semi- Final hopefully one of the Man United players can repeat the fear on Sunday against Chelsea in honour of Dawson, however unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,564 Posted July 19, 2020 Alhaji"Biri Biri" N'jie, Gambian folk hero and the first black player to turn out for Sevilla, dead at 72. Nearly signed for Derby in 1970 as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted July 19, 2020 Jim Duffy, Dundee legend and current Dumbarton manager, recently suffered a heart-attack - https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/dundee-fc-jim-duffy-heart-attack/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted July 28, 2020 On 17/12/2019 at 06:10, Sir Creep said: Ain't not nuthin wrong with Worthington. He is not to be discussed in any manner around here again until 2022, understand? Apologies for breaking in two years early but... Frank Worthington clearly hasn't been on the after-dinner circuit or anywhere else during Covid We discussed him a few years back, anyone know the current state of play regarding his Alzheimer's (which his daughter said he had and he immediately denied)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted July 29, 2020 Former footballer Don Townsend who played for Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace amongst other teams has died aged 89/90. Age varies between twitter and wikipedia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted July 30, 2020 Andy Townsend's old man as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,641 Posted August 1, 2020 Former Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Greg Stanley has died. came in for a lot of stick when the Goldstone ground was sold with the club left homeless for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
