TomTomTelekom 3,728 Posted June 3, 2022 Midfielder Geoff Hunter, who made his professional debut in 1979 for Crewe Alexandra then signed with Port Vale, where he played from 1981-1987, died at 62 years: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2022/june/rip--geoff-hunter/ From 1987-1991, he played for Wrexham. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 636 Posted June 5, 2022 Iraqi footballer Haider Abdul-Razzaq has died at the age of 39 from blunt force trauma after being severely thrashed by unknown attackers, he was a part of the Iraq football team in the 2004 Olympics, which finished 4th. https://thenewsglory.com/iraqi-football-star-haider-abdul-razzaq-dies-after-being-severely-beaten/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted June 8, 2022 On 04/06/2018 at 16:38, Spade_Cooley said: Neville Southall getting all the plaudits recently for being #woke, but Jesus Christ how fucked must this man's arteries be? He was never the sveltest stopper but he looks like the bloated corpse of a man found drowned. 4 years on...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted June 10, 2022 Billel Benhammouda, a promising Algerian midfielder, has died in a car crash. https://www.footalgerien.com/drame-deces-de-billel-benhamouda-accident-de-route/ The 24-year-old had recently finished a career-best season with USM Alger, one of the country's most prominent teams, scoring seven goals in 30 games as USM finished fourth in Ligue 1and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup; the African equivalent of the Europa League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted June 11, 2022 West Bromwich Albion "legend" and 7 time Scottish International Bobby Hope reported dead aged 78: https://theathletic.com/news/west-brom-legend-bobby-hope-78-dead/VGef7my36L9w/ Won the FA Cup and League Cup with West Brom in the 1960s. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted June 11, 2022 On 08/06/2022 at 20:43, Octopus of Odstock said: 4 years on...... We're ruling out a comeback, then 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted June 11, 2022 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: We're ruling out a comeback, then So.... That film script you should write, ya know, the one about Fatty Foulkes, well Nev is your main man for the starring role! Just an idea, like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted June 11, 2022 4 hours ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: So.... That film script you should write, ya know, the one about Fatty Foulkes, well Nev is your main man for the starring role! Just an idea, like. A fair point - on it, or summat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted June 12, 2022 Ron Farmer, midfielder for Coventry City mainly but also played for the two Nottinghams, reportedly dead aged 86: https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/news-rip-ronnie-farmer/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 13, 2022 Noel Campbell capped 11 times for Ireland and 1st Irishman to play in the German topflight dead at 72 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0613/1304633-former-ireland-international-noel-campbell-dies/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted June 13, 2022 Akeem Omolade, a Nigerian striker who had a nomadic career in the lower reaches of Italian football, has died aged 39 - the local paper inferring he took his own life. https://tribunatreviso.gelocal.it/treviso/cronaca/2022/06/13/news/morto-omolade-l-ex-giocatore-del-treviso-simbolo-della-lotta-al-razzismo-1.41508975 In 2001 at 18, he was the subject of a vulgar gesture of anti-racism when his Treviso teammates took to the field in blackface. https://libcom.org/article/remembering-trevisos-controversial-2001-anti-racism-gesture-paolo-bandini 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted June 14, 2022 On 16/08/2021 at 20:09, gcreptile said: Rangers legend Davie Wilson has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/rangers-hero-lanarkshire-football-legend-24768463 He will no longer attend the games at Ibrox. Davie Wilson now dead at 85: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/davie-wilson-dead-85-rangers-27226461 (Another extremely curious DDP miss) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,957 Posted June 14, 2022 On 21/05/2022 at 18:45, drol said: Stefano Tacconi out of ICU, breathing on his own and globally out of danger. Tacconi discharged. Won his battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted June 20, 2022 Bruce Crawford, former wing half for Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers, reported dead aged 83: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted June 20, 2022 Colin Grainger, former Sheffield United and England winger has died. Also had a reasonably successful singing career. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/sheffield-united-pay-tribute-as-blades-announce-the-passing-of-colin-grainger/ar-AAYER4s 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted June 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Colin Grainger, former Sheffield United and England winger has died. Also had a reasonably successful singing career. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/sheffield-united-pay-tribute-as-blades-announce-the-passing-of-colin-grainger/ar-AAYER4s Here he is a couple of years ago (during lockdown) on Look North Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted June 26, 2022 Alberto Gurrola, a once-promising goalkeeper before turning his hand (literally) to being a Goalkeeping coach, has died aged 29. https://www.record.com.mx/futbol-futbol-nacional-seleccion-mexicana/seleccion-mexicana-alberto-gurrola-entrenador-de-porteros He was the backup goalkeeper for Mexico at the 2013 Under-20 World Cup, where he was a teammate of the now Sevilla and Mexico national team star Jesus "Tecatito" Corona. At the time of his death, he was also the goalkeeping coach of the Mexican Women's national team, taking up that role after leaving the men's side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted June 27, 2022 Graham Tutt, who was a goalkeeper for Charlton Athletic until suffering a head injury in 1976, has died aged 65. He subsequently played in South Africa & the USA before retiring and taking on coaching roles. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted June 27, 2022 Martyn Forrest, former captain of Bury FC dies 14 years after a brain tumour caused him to collapse on the pitch: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/bury-fc-martyn-forrest-dies-27342394 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 452 Posted June 30, 2022 Former Ajax player, Chelsea head scout and Technical Director of PSV, Frank Arnesen (65), stepping down due to illness. Speculations about a serious infection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justonecornetto 954 Posted July 1, 2022 Former Hearts, Torronto Blizzard and Morton player Drew Busby has passed away aged 74 I saw him in his spell at Morton and he became a fans' favourite with his tough tackling style of play in midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted July 1, 2022 Former Darlington player Gary Pearson has died aged 45. Had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago, stent fitted and recovering at home, collapsed and died. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted July 2, 2022 10 hours ago, justonecornetto said: Former Hearts, Torronto Blizzard and Morton player Drew Busby has passed away aged 74 I saw him in his spell at Morton and he became a fans' favourite with his tough tackling style of play in midfield. He also scored Third Lanark's last league goal against Dumbarton in 1967. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted July 4, 2022 Clive Middlemas - played in the league for Workington and managed Carlisle to an improbable promotion campaign in 1990 (improbable because the talent pool wasn't exactly deep), we lost out on a play-off place with an away stuffing on the last day of the season at Maidstone https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/20253720.carlisle-united-pay-tribute-death-former-manager-clive-middlemass/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted July 9, 2022 Report of the death of Davie Robb, huge figure who played for Aberdeen but also had a career in North America, aged 74: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
