gcreptile 10,972 Posted February 19, 2022 Doug Baillie, defender at Airdrie and the Rangers, then a journalist, dead at 85: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8456313/rangers-airdrie-journalist-doug-baillie-dead/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted February 19, 2022 Joey Beauchamp of Oxford United and Swindon Town aged only 50 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/19937822.oxford-united-legend-joey-beauchamp-dies-aged-50/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 19, 2022 Jesus Christ that's awful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,529 Posted February 19, 2022 Talk about cult heroes, feel like he was mentioned in every other page of 90 Minutes magazine back in the mid-90s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted February 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Deathrace said: Joey Beauchamp of Oxford United and Swindon Town aged only 50 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/19937822.oxford-united-legend-joey-beauchamp-dies-aged-50/ Blimey...as a West Ham fan I remember this guy . Very sad . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted February 20, 2022 Sad news. I might be wrong but Oxford United’s statement make me think the death was likely sudden than after an illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted February 20, 2022 4 hours ago, The Old Crem said: Sad news. I might be wrong but Oxford United’s statement make me think the death was likely sudden than after an illness. With no cause of death or 'short illness' you do have to wonder if it was suicide. Not that it helps to speculate. Terrific player but hated by us Reading FC fans for his excellence at Poxford and Swinedon. Awful news though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted February 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Poxford and Swinedon Oh you football fans and your intricate puns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,529 Posted February 20, 2022 He's already fed up with the traffic in heaven and has put in a transfer request to purgatory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted February 20, 2022 Steve Black: Newcastle United and Falcons lead tributes as mentor and coach dies aged 64 - BBC Sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 21, 2022 No obituary yet, but Ivor Doble, former Exeter City owner and chairman, has died. Will be interested to see if he obits, as I thought of picking him for the DDP. Edit - obit from local news site https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-legend-ivor-doble-died-6699643 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted February 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, DevonDeathTrip said: No obituary yet, but Ivor Doble, former Exeter City owner and chairman, has died. Will be interested to see if he obits, as I thought of picking him for the DDP. You were thinking of choosing a jewelry shop? A bit risky for the DDP I think… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted February 23, 2022 Died in January, completely missed by me (and seemingly the forum?) but worthy of a mention. Nils Arne Eggen, aged 80. He was the football manager who absolutely dominated the Norwegian league with Rosenborg in the 90s and turn of this century, turning the Norwegian side into a hard nut to crack in Europe who famously beat English champs Blackburn Rovers, and also got to the Champions League quarterfinals once (!). When he retired, he said Rosenborg would go onto become a giant of the European game, which is not one of the more successful predictions there's been. Also he used to call defensive football "arse football" which is still a common quotation in Europe. The Sun produced an obit unnoticed at the time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 24, 2022 On 23/02/2022 at 07:43, msc said: Died in January, completely missed by me (and seemingly the forum?) but worthy of a mention. Nils Arne Eggen, aged 80. We all have some Eggen our faces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,407 Posted February 24, 2022 Young Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Jordi Bongard dies in a traffic accident at age 20. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted February 27, 2022 Former Wales manager John Toshack on life support with COVID. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted February 28, 2022 Report of the death of Alan Anderson, former captain of Heart of Midlothian for over 200 games after spells at Millwall and Scunthorpe United, aged 82: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted March 3, 2022 Report of the death of Frank Connor, goalie for various Scottish and NI teams and former Assistant manager at Hearts and Celtic, and briefly caretaker at Celtic, aged 86: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17832432/celtic-player-coach-caretaker-frank-connor-dead-2/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 3, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 10:01, drol said: Former Wales manager John Toshack on life support with COVID. Aye, caused last minute wobbles for DL Cup selection but I'm banking on him being back home in April, we'll see, eh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 294 Posted March 3, 2022 22 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Aye, caused last minute wobbles for DL Cup selection but I'm banking on him being back home in April, we'll see, eh? His son has become a coach at Leeds. No mention of his father's state though. I think he'll pull through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted March 3, 2022 On 20/02/2022 at 06:27, Octopus of Odstock said: With no cause of death or 'short illness' you do have to wonder if it was suicide. Not that it helps to speculate. Terrific player but hated by us Reading FC fans for his excellence at Poxford and Swinedon. Awful news though. Cause of Death confirmed at his inquest as hanging. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-60605936 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted March 7, 2022 On 23/09/2019 at 20:04, Octopus of Odstock said: In the final stages of the oldest football league players search. Two who are alive - both in care homes - have had articles about them lately: Jack Butchart - Dundee United - https://balhousiecare.co.uk/news/dundee-uniteds-oldest-living-player-and-the-clubs-youngest-ever-player-meet-for-96th-birthday-treat/ Frank O'Farrell - West Ham - https://kumb.com/story.php?id=133874 Frank O'Farrell finally posts the hit: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/frank-ofarrell-former-manchester-united-manager-dies-aged-94-p839ctqhx Edit: DDP Pick obvs. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,606 Posted March 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Frank O'Farrell finally posts his hit: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/frank-ofarrell-former-manchester-united-manager-dies-aged-94-p839ctqhx Reported to have died yesterday, probably the 4-1 defeat that did it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 8, 2022 Gordon Lee, a former fullback with Aston Villa from 1955 to 1966 who would go on to manage Everton and Newcastle, leading the former to much success between 1977 and 1981, has died. He was 87. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8536619/gordon-lee-dead-everton-newcastle/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,606 Posted March 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Gordon Lee, a former fullback with Aston Villa from 1955 to 1966 who would go on to manage Everton and Newcastle, leading the former to much success between 1977 and 1981, has died. He was 87. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8536619/gordon-lee-dead-everton-newcastle/ Probably that 5-0 defeat that did it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
