In memory of Rosalind Cooke (2 Viewers)

oldskyblue58 · Jul 14, 2011

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/co...t-of-the-coventry-city-family-92746-29051701/

Sad news. A woman who selflessly did so much for our club. Puts a lot of things into perspective doesn't it

May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family

rob9872 · Jul 14, 2011

Agreed RIP

Ros was my dad's cousin, but I only met her once or twice.

rob9872 · Jul 14, 2011

She was instrumental in getting my nan to look after David Smith and then Dougie McGuire whilst they were at City.

oldskyblue58 · Jul 14, 2011

From all the comments by ex players etc Rob it would seem she was greatly respected and loved by a lot of people

bamalamafizzfazz · Jul 14, 2011

Sad news of an unknown and unsung Sky Blue heroine. I hope they pay tribute to her personality and her hard work for the club at the first game of the season.

R.I.P.

Sky Blue Sheepy · Jul 14, 2011

Agree with above, it would be good to have some sort of tribute during the Leicester match (half time of before the match for example)

rob9872 · Jul 14, 2011

oldskyblue58 said:
From all the comments by ex players etc Rob it would seem she was greatly respected and loved by a lot of people

Yeah just read them mate.

Despite being loosely related I wouldn't claim to have known her and would have walked past in the street, but still hard not to bring a lump to the throat when reading all of those comments from some people we remember as club legends.

Dad told me of the news last week and mentioned about her work at the lodge but I never realised what a huge part she seems to have played. It reads like a huge void will be left.

Ernie Machin · Jul 14, 2011

The lifeblood of the club. Makes you nostalgic for a time when there was such a thing as a community club. RIP Rosalind.

oldskyblue58 · Jul 14, 2011

Wouldnt presume to know but I would assume that her's and your families Rob would welcome some sort of a celebration of her life and achievements at CCFC. I really think that far too often people like her are overlooked and undervalued and the reality is clubs cannot operate well without them. She was important to the club and players for decades and we should not be shy in showing our appreciation. Some sort of recognition shouls happen at the Leicester match certainly gets my vote

rob9872 · Jul 14, 2011

I'm not sure the away fans would give the respect deserving. She stamped her mark and it would be nice to be commemorated at Ryton I would have thought and would expect some of those under her wing to maybe attend her funeral. That would be more fitting imo, but I'm sure her close family will have thoughts on how they would want the club to recognise her.

oldskyblue58 · Jul 14, 2011

What ever the family thinks best Rob but I hope the club approach them to do something without being asked to

Disorganised1 · Jul 14, 2011

I can only hope half as many people say something nearly as nice about me when I shuffle off.

rob9872 · Jul 14, 2011

Don't hold your breath mate (although that might accelerate things)

covcity4life · Jul 14, 2011

RIP,moving words,she sounds like a fantastic lady

man city should have brought her over to whip balotelli into shape !

ccfcdan · Jul 14, 2011

Met her loads of times at Ryton and she was a lovely lady.Helped my dad a lot when he was having a tough time under Bobby Gould. R.I.P x x

Houchens Head · Jul 14, 2011

I must be truthful and say that I have not actually heard of Rosalind, but anyone who devotes their time to the club as she seems to have done should certainly be remembered by at least a minutes silence (or in this day and age a minutes round of applause) before the first match, for all she has done.
RIP Rosalind

sw88 · Jul 14, 2011

R.I.P a true Sky Blue Legend. Anyone who is considered so special by so many ex CCFC pro's deserves to be remembered by the club. Would be a nice touch to do something V Leicester.

ajsccfc · Jul 14, 2011

rob9872 said:
I'm not sure the away fans would give the respect deserving.

I think in this case it'd be ok. When we had a few silences/applauses for the soldiers the away fans seemed respectful, and I can't see them feeling a need to cause offence over what seemed to be a very nice lady indeed.

Nick · Jul 14, 2011

It would be a bit sick for the fans to boo something like this...

She sounds like a legend and that a big part of the club has been lost, best wishes to her family and I hope the club do look after her family and honor her well.

ajsccfc · Jul 14, 2011

I'd put money on no away fans booing. If there's one thing that can unite people, it's a nice old lady.

rob9872 · Jul 14, 2011

I hope you're right, but I just thought as it's synonymous with Coventry and not a war hero and bearing in mind who we're playing, then it only yakes a few idiots to spoil it for the decent majority. I think this is why I always prefer a minutes applause to a minutes silence. Mind you tbf I have been guilty of it in th epast. Away at Walsall when the Queen mum died, I got a mate of mine three times in the minute by ringing his phone during the silence. He was stood two seats away and everyone around us was in hysterics ( I think partly because we were so p*ssed). Very funny, but more than a bit disrespectful.

keef · Jul 14, 2011

RIP Ros.
She certainly seems to have touched the hearts of many people at the club and fans alike. She will be a missed by many im sure.

Wouldnt it be fitting to have a minutes silence at the family fun day for her? less chance of interruption and it seems more suitable to her role at the club....just a thought

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