Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted December 22, 2020 Johnny Gibbons doing well. In one of the replies, it is also confirmed Les Dicker is still alive. Delighted to share a recent photo of 95-year old John Gibbons. John was a professional with Tottenham Hotspur between 1950 and 1953 and who we believe is the oldest surviving ex-Spur today. Good on yer John and COYS! https://t.co/Bk4IE7Pieo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted December 22, 2020 Derek Ufton gets the Daily Mail treatment. Seems well. Article also confirms the five oldest England Internationals. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9076781/amp/Englands-one-cap-wonder-Derek-Ufton-oldest-surviving-star-Three-Lions-aged-92.html?__twitter_impression=true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted December 31, 2020 Tommy Docherty dead as per numerous other threads. I'll update the front page in due course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelf 24 Posted December 31, 2020 Just saw this on sky sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted December 31, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-personality/55363864 Very noticeable that Woan, Jones, Lawrence etc etc are remembered in the BBC 2020 sporting deaths. In short, a lot of those who have died would get qualifying obits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted January 1, 2021 I've redone the first post - largely because the formatting was horrendous (it's not great now, but it's better) but I thought It better to have the whole workings as well for research purposes. It's in order of birthdate and it's one list now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,313 Posted January 5, 2021 On 19/07/2020 at 23:02, Octopus of Odstock said: Eddie McLaren is still alive, but has dementia, like so many of his generation. There's a very recent picture of him here - https://www.readingfcformerplayers.co.uk/news/161/Welcome_Back_Eddie_McLaren Report here of the death of Eddie McLaren. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,215 Posted January 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Report here of the death of Eddie McLaren. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted January 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Report here of the death of Eddie McLaren. Thanks Thatcher. Very sad news indeed, albeit expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted January 5, 2021 Just now, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: That's why I'm amazed CoffinLodger beat Thatcher to Alan Igbon"s death. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,215 Posted January 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: That's why I'm amazed CoffinLodger beat Thatcher to Alan Igbon"s death. In all the years I have been on here I have never seen anybody who is so prolific at being first in reporting deaths. He is a bloody machine!! Respect to him, a much valued contributor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,375 Posted January 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: That's why I'm amazed CoffinLodger beat Thatcher to Alan Igbon"s death. Oh when I saw that Iain had posted actual new news first I needed a seat in shock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,313 Posted January 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: In all the years I have been on here I have never seen anybody who is so prolific at being first in reporting deaths. He is a bloody machine!! Respect to him, a much valued contributor. Much appreciated! Trust me if I were Tanya Roberts’ publicist there wouldn’t have been such a carry on 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,679 Posted January 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: Jesus has got Grindr on his home screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,215 Posted January 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: Jesus has got Grindr on his home screen. Well, so long as it's not pictures of Boy scouts....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebless 203 Posted January 6, 2021 From one Thomas Docherty to another, this time it's Tom who has died aged 96. https://www.weareimps.com/news/2021/january/210106-tommy-docherty/ 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted January 6, 2021 Very sad to hear this. Two of Reading's oldest players dead within a matter of days. Not just that, but our two left-halves in 1954/55 were Docherty and Eddie McLaren! Probate hasn't come back for Trevor Churchill yet, but I'm sure it's the same man as the footballer and I sincerely doubt Bill Parker is still alive. So from 1924 and 1929, I think Reading's oldest player is now Dave Jones, who is 89 tomorrow (7th January). Bit of a leap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelf 24 Posted January 7, 2021 Hi Bill Parker and his brother Sam are a mystery both played 300 league games but there is nothing on Wikipedia I did try to contact a brother called Cyril without reply It seems they disappeared after there careers ended Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,382 Posted January 11, 2021 @Octopus of Odstock, you can remove Les Dicker (wiki), Tottenham Hotspur/Southend player, because he died back on 17th December, three days shy of his 94th birthday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelf 24 Posted January 11, 2021 Thanks for the information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted January 13, 2021 Tom Docherty died 28th December, just for those who keep records. This report, although slightly biased, is claiming Bob Gray is the oldest living keeper in the football league - https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-chronicle-9c96/20201207/282394107023959 Now, I am STILL waiting for the probate from Trevor Churchill and until GRO comes along or the probate, I can't confirm if it's our man. But if Gray is the oldest, then Syd Ward (1923) must be dead too. (probably is to be fair). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelf 24 Posted January 13, 2021 According to the Bradford City statistician .syd ward and David gray were both alive 10 years ago and I haven't found a death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted January 17, 2021 Johnny Williams (1925) died in 2016 - https://www.southportfootballclub.co.uk/player-profile-johnny-williams/ Two games for Southport only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,890 Posted February 1, 2021 On 22/12/2020 at 18:48, Octopus of Odstock said: Johnny Gibbons doing well. In one of the replies, it is also confirmed Les Dicker is still alive. Delighted to share a recent photo of 95-year old John Gibbons. John was a professional with Tottenham Hotspur between 1950 and 1953 and who we believe is the oldest surviving ex-Spur today. Good on yer John and COYS! https://t.co/Bk4IE7Pieo Johnny, dear dear dead Johnny Gibbons: https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/johnny-gibbons-rip/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,548 Posted February 1, 2021 On 22/12/2020 at 18:48, Octopus of Odstock said: Johnny Gibbons doing well. In one of the replies, it is also confirmed Les Dicker is still alive. Delighted to share a recent photo of 95-year old John Gibbons. John was a professional with Tottenham Hotspur between 1950 and 1953 and who we believe is the oldest surviving ex-Spur today. Good on yer John and COYS! https://t.co/Bk4IE7Pieo John Gibbons not doing so well, dead aged 95, from Covid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
