Guest Guest Posted August 18, 2014 here's a link http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/28645230 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted August 23, 2014 Was surprised to discover today that Frank O' Farrell, another one who found the Old Trafford hot seat a struggle is still alive Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_O%27Farrell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 24, 2014 Albert Bodjongo, a Cameroonian player, was killed by a supporter after a match in Algeria yesterday http://www.nst.com.my/node/26270 ALGIERS: Cameroonian football player Albert Ebosse died Saturday after he was hit by a projectile thrown from the stands following his team’s loss in the Algerian football championship, APS news agency reported. Ebosse, who was 24, was declared dead after he was rushed to a hospital at Tizi Ouzou, east of the capital Algiers, where the match took place. He scored the lone goal for his club JS Kabylie in the home match in what turned out to be a 2-1 defeat against USM Alger, on the second day of the tournament. Fans had started throwing objects from the stands inside the Tizi Ouzou stadium after the match as the players were returning to their changing room. Ebosse joined JS Kabylie in 2013, and was top scorer in the 2013-2014 championship. The Algerian interior ministry ordered an investigation to search for the culprit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted August 24, 2014 Was surprised to discover today that Frank O' Farrell, another one who found the Old Trafford hot seat a struggle is still alive Link: http://en.wikipedia....ank_O%27Farrell Often see him at Torquay games as he lives in the area and still supports the club. Still pretty decent for his age. He'll be a big loss for us when he goes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted August 25, 2014 Was surprised to discover today that Frank O' Farrell, another one who found the Old Trafford hot seat a struggle is still alive Link: http://en.wikipedia....ank_O%27Farrell Often see him at Torquay games as he lives in the area and still supports the club. Still pretty decent for his age. He'll be a big loss for us when he goes Cheers for the form studying RF, clearly Frank didn't head too many heavy leather balls in his playing days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopped Liver 53 Posted August 26, 2014 I hate to say this but for possible deadpooling: Jack Charlton Doug Ellis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopped Liver 53 Posted August 26, 2014 German defender Andreas Biermann commits suicide aged 33 after a long struggle against depression. http://www.tagesspie...n/10225210.html (Sorry can't find an English language story on it) Didn't another German footballer top himself a few years ago, a goalie IIRC. What's going on there? The guys name was Robert Enck, he threw himself under a train. I think he was either depressed or financially worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopped Liver 53 Posted August 26, 2014 I also heard recently that Sammy Conn (formerly of Falkirk) had passed away aged 53 from Motor Neurone Disease. If anyone could get an article on that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 26, 2014 It was in daily record and Scottish sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted September 9, 2014 Marco van Basten takes time off to stress related illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 10, 2014 Former Charlton/Palace clogger David Whyte (not to be confused with the Man City striker), dead at 44. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted September 11, 2014 Chris Harker - the goalkeeper involved in the collision that ended Brian Clough's playing career http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/NEWS/11465382.Tributes_to_goalkeeper_best_remembered_for_life_changing_collision_with_Brian_Clough/?ref=rss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted September 12, 2014 MLS Commissioner Don Garber now 'cancer free'.............. hmmmmmm..... http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/garber-through-cancer.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 13, 2014 Marco van Basten takes time off to stress related illness. And now he's stepped down from his AZ role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 13, 2014 Marco van Basten takes time off to stress related illness. And now he's stepped down from his AZ role. Oh dear. Both AZ Alkmaar and Van Basten himself deny this. An article on the news website of Dutch national broadcaster NOS says (translated): De Telegraaf1 reported today that Van Basten will quit as manager. When asked by NOS, AZ director Earnest Stewart and Van Basten's agent Perry Overeem both denied. "It's incorrect and it jumps the gun", Stewart reacted. Overeem said that the news is wrong and that a statement will be made coming week." Presumably more news will come out next Monday. 1 A Dutch tabloid. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 16, 2014 It took a bit more time, but the news is out. Van Basten will switch jobs with current assistant manager Alex Pastoor. Van Basten said he doesn't expect to work as full manager again. ISTM he's nowhere near death. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted September 16, 2014 Jonás Gutiérrez has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 23, 2014 Van Basten will switch jobs with current assistant manager Alex Pastoor. Van Basten said he doesn't expect to work as full manager again. Update: last Sunday Van Basten did attend AZ Alkmaar's match against PEC Zwolle (1-0), but not as assistant to Alex Pastoor. Pastoor got the sack last week. The club lied that they couldn't agree about a new contract, but the truth came out last Sunday night: AZ thought Pastoor had leaked the news of Van Basten's self-relegation to the press. That wasn't the case and AZ retracted their accusation. Pastoor now challenges his dismissal. To be continued. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 29, 2014 Watford gaffer Oscar Garcia steps down due to "recent ill health linked to chest pains". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted October 7, 2014 Tim Rawlings, ex-Walsall & WBA http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/10/07/tributes-to-a-saddler-who-helped-win-title/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted October 14, 2014 Swedish defender Pontus Segerstrom http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29612253 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 23, 2014 Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell has passed away.ETA....now rumours it is a hoax.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 23, 2014 Yep, I been had Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted October 23, 2014 Celtic and legend in the same sentence... surely an oxymoron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 23, 2014 Celtic and legend in the same sentence... surely an oxymoron? Meh, his equaliser in 67 led to the break in the Latin domination of the Big One, and as being the first out of two british players to score in multiple European Cup Finals.....yep, legend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
