Nick
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I am sure somebody noted his absense in a thread not so long ago
If you know him, do you know is his family will be requesting donations anywhere or things like that? (I know some do when you read obituaries) so if you can let me know I will happily push them and put things on here along those lines.
The Great Eastern
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Like Wheelfass, I first met Jim at the Plough on London Road in the small back room listening to Silk playing rock/prog rock to all those who loved that genre of music. Don't think I missed a Sunday night there in the early 70's, once my mates had introduced me to the place. Jims distinctive deep voice ! Pity he couldn't have copyrighted it and then sued John Peel !
Living in East Anglia now, I hadn't crossed paths with Jim for a good few years but on those occasions that I did, he would always talk to me as if I was a good mate and make time for a chat (over a pint of course !)
Jim was one of life's, all to rare, genuine, good guys and he'll be sadly missed by all those who knew him.
RIP Jim
Living in East Anglia now, I hadn't crossed paths with Jim for a good few years but on those occasions that I did, he would always talk to me as if I was a good mate and make time for a chat (over a pint of course !)
Jim was one of life's, all to rare, genuine, good guys and he'll be sadly missed by all those who knew him.
RIP Jim
Joy Division
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Thee bassiest voice, will always remember my first game at HR walking up the steps and hearing those deep tones. Total proud moment when he read my name out in the line-up announcement when I played at HR.
Glad he got to see us win at Wembley last season before he passed.
Glad he got to see us win at Wembley last season before he passed.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Sad news, voice of my youth and the voice of Highfield Road.
Nobody asked for a car Reg ******* to be moved from Thackall street better!
Nobody asked for a car Reg ******* to be moved from Thackall street better!
chiefdave
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I can remember him announcing to someone in the crowd that their Mrs had given birth!
clint van damme
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That rings a bell now you mention it
Ranjit Bhurpa
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What time did you manage to get to the hospital Clint?
CJ_covblaze
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It was his funeral earlier. Really nice service. Did him justice. Place was packed.
M&B Stand
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I'd imagine CWR have something.
CJ_covblaze
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I'll ask. Great idea
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Shame we haven't got any players left from Jims day (suppose Michael Doyle now).
I remember New York Yankees had a legendary announcer & Derek Jeter asked after he retired then passed away that they'd use his voice announcing Jeter to bat.