alt obits guy 3,372 Posted March 6, 2021 Mickey Lewis, who played for West Brom beginning in 1981 before moving on to play the bulk of his career at Oxford, has died. He was 56. Lewis had been diagnosed only two weeks ago with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14253220/mickey-lewis-dead-56-west-brom-oxford-rare-cancer/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 8, 2021 Miguel Miranda, a Peruvian goalkeeper who played for numerous clubs in both his home nation and China before embarking on a career in coaching in both nations, has died aged 54 Miranda had 47 caps for Peru and played with them at four Copa Américas - in 1993, 1995, 1997 - where they finished fourth - and 1999. His last international cap for Peru came in November of 2001. https://depor.com/futbol-peruano/miguel-miranda-murio-a-los-54-anos-seleccion-peruana-universitario-sporting-cristal-nczd-noticia/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 8, 2021 Franco Acosta, a Uruguayan striker who played domestically and abroad, the latter at Spanish side Villarreal's 'B' team, has tragically drowned aged just 25. https://www.villarrealusa.com/2021/3/8/22319489/ex-villarreal-b-player-franco-acosta-passes-away-in-uruguay He came through at Fénix, spending two years there, where he made 20 appearances and scored three goals. Signing a 5 and a half year deal with Villarreal in January 2015, he made 48 appearances for their second string in the Spanish lower leagues, where he scored seven goals. He spent time out on loan from Villarreal at Racing Santander and back in his homeland with Plaza Colonial before leaving Spain in the summer of 2020. Moving back home to sign for Atenas in August last year, he had made seven appearances for the club at the time of his death. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 10, 2021 Agustín Balbuena, scorer of the winner in the 1973 Intercontinental Cup against Juventus for Independiente, dead at 76. Played eight times for Argentina, including at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany. He scored 67 goals in 320 games in Argentina's top flight for Colón, Racing Club, Rosario Central and Independiente, where he also won the Copa Libertadores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 12, 2021 Former Liverpool and Chile player Mark González (36) is in intensive care after suffering a heart attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,562 Posted March 12, 2021 Lot of rumours about Walter Smith being in his last hours swirling around, nothing sourced though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,490 Posted March 12, 2021 49 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Lot of rumours about Walter Smith being in his last hours swirling around, nothing sourced though. He didn't look a well man as a talking head on the BBC a few months ago, and there was unconfirmed rumblings on forums about cancer. Rangers forums (ta) seem to be doing a Lorimer style lock down on posts for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted March 12, 2021 Interesting Maybe the person here is putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5 but Souness' facial expressions are telling something. Smith was his No.2 when he was at Rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted March 13, 2021 On 12/03/2021 at 17:04, Spade_Cooley said: Lot of rumours about Walter Smith being in his last hours swirling around, nothing sourced though. Walter’s family have confirmed through a statement by Rangers that he is in Hospital and had an operation last Monday and he is currently recovering. Almost a week after surgery so unlikely to be in immediate danger right now which is good news, lot younger than someone like Prince Phillip so more likely to recover and leave Hospital. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,015 Posted March 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: Walter’s family have confirmed through a statement by Rangers that he is in Hospital and had an operation last Monday and he is currently recovering. Almost a week after surgery so unlikely to be in immediate danger right now which is good news, lot younger than someone like Prince Phillip so more likely to recover and leave Hospital. Not the way it works at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted March 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: Walter’s family have confirmed through a statement by Rangers that he is in Hospital and had an operation last Monday and he is currently recovering. Almost a week after surgery so unlikely to be in immediate danger right now which is good news, lot younger than someone like Prince Phillip so more likely to recover and leave Hospital. You don't know that. It depends what it's for. Philip had a minor heart procedure and had an infection. Smith could have just had major brain surgery for all we know. Edit: Me and @drol are clearly telepathically linked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted March 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: You don't know that. It depends what it's for. Philip had a minor heart procedure and had an infection. Smith could have just had major brain surgery for all we know. Edit: Me and @drol are clearly telepathically linked. True when you put it like that was just thinking about the age difference between the two not considering probable different operations they have had, stupid thing to say on my part. I hope he recovers though always liked and respected Walter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 15, 2021 Gilmar Fubá, a Brazilian defensive midfielder who played for Corinthians, Fluminense and Schalke in Germany, has died of cancer. He was 45 and had been diagnosed with cancer back in 2017, and although he never achieved any caps for Brazil, he was part of the Corinthians team who won the Club World Cup on home soil. Among his victorious Corinthians teammates were Vampeta, Fernando Baiano, Freddy Rincon, Edu (of Arsenal fame) and Marcos Senna. https://www.meutimao.com.br/noticias-do-corinthians/373606/morre-gilmar-fuba-ex-volante-do-corinthians-que-lutava-contra-cancer-desde-2017 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 16, 2021 Belgian footballer Kristof Delorge, who played for a few sides in his homeland before having to retire in 2008 due to a brain tumour, has succumbed to the condition aged 35. https://m.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20210316_94487885 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 16, 2021 Erhan Onal, the first Turkish immigrant to play in the Bundesliga when he played for Bayern Munich in the 1970s dead at 63 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,641 Posted March 17, 2021 Steve Jagielka, older brother of Phil, and himself a pro with Sheffield United & Shrewsbury Town, dead aged 43. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted March 17, 2021 4 hours ago, time said: Steve Jagielka, older brother of Phil, and himself a pro with Sheffield United & Shrewsbury Town, dead aged 43. Ex hednesford Town as well. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
six feet blunder 161 Posted March 22, 2021 Alan Slough a midfielder for Luton Fulham Peterborough and Millwall passed away aged 73 after a battle with parkinsons disease RIP 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 23, 2021 Barnabas Imenger, who made 5 appearances and scored one goal for Nigeria, has died aged 49. He was managing the Nigerian top-flight side Lobi Stars at the time of his death. Barnabas Imenger: Former Super Eagles Midfielder Dies After Brief Illness ▷ Nigeria news | Legit.ng 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,015 Posted March 23, 2021 On 07/05/2016 at 00:50, YoungWillz said: Worthington denies the story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36234373 Frank Worthington may not deny this anymore, as he is dead. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apostate 14 Posted March 23, 2021 one of those players too skillful for the liking of those who ran the English national team. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 294 Posted March 23, 2021 Brilliant footballer. Played for the blouse down the road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted March 23, 2021 On 28/02/2021 at 19:35, msc said: Real character - RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted March 23, 2021 Cesare Prandelli posts a heartfelt statement about his departure from Fiorentina, four months after rejoining the club, citing "darkness inside" as his reasoning. He managed the club from 2005-2010, during which time they lost to Rangers in the UEFA Cup semi-finals on penalties, it was during the same time that his wife Manuela died of breast cancer. https://www.firstpost.com/sports/serie-a-cesare-prandelli-resigns-as-coach-of-fiorentina-after-four-months-citing-darkness-inside-9454381.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc 228 Posted March 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Apostate said: one of those players too skillful for the liking of those who ran the English national team. RIP Indeed. 2nd of Rob Steen's "The Mavericks" to pass. Less than 50 caps between 'em. Looks like Stan Bowles will be next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
