R.I.P.

bit of a sad weekend for Wellington United

Ian Johnston, WDU National League winning coach in 1976. Played for Diamond 1960-66, Coached them in 1967. Coached WDU 1970-73, 75-78 won 1 National League, 2 Central Leagues and Hilton Petone Cup as a coach. Won 3 Venus Shield's as a player RIP

Also Tim Robertson, father and great supporter of women's first team players Michaela & Jemma Robertson. Had a heart attack on the pitch while playing for North Wellington Onslows. Only 53 years old, gone way to soon, thoughts are with the Robertson family RIP

53. far out that is not good.

To Non brits out there barry chuckle, one half of the chuckle brothers died. brought slapstick comedy back to the screen and all round nice guys. RIP

Aretha Franklin, 76. "The Queen of Soul" - Respect

Think!

TVNZ news presenter Greg Boyed. He was only 48

Really? Was he sick?

Suffered from depression

Right. Very sad.

Was overseas at the time on holiday with his wife and young child as well.

Stefán Karl Stefánsson died at 48 from aggressive bile duct cancer. He was the actor for a villain called Robbie Rotten on the popular kids show "Lazy Town". One of the songs he performed on the show became a meme a year or two ago, making him internet famous. These memes would include putting funny twists on the song which Karl was very fond of. He was very polite, humble and greatful for all the support he received during his battle with cancer.

Rest in peace

You were truly number one

RIP Burt Reynolds

Deliverance has to be the best ever film made about a group of guys canoeing down the river in Masterton.

very good Andy :) 

Kevin Beattie former Ipswich Town and England center back. Suspected heart attack aged 64. Part of Town's most successful period in the 70's to early 80's

'Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kevin Beattie were the best three players I ever managed.' Bobby Robson.

Chas Hodges          RIP

The one half of  Chas & Dave.               British duo from the 70's and 80's.

They did an FA Cup song for Tottenham back in the 80's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnYjI17lPso

Bungle and Zippy's mate Geoffery from Rainbow RIP

Charles Aznavour        RIP

' The French Sinatra '

Tom Delahunty, referee

This excerpt is from his friend Jeff Adams posted on facebook

Tom arrived in New Zealand in December 1956 and joined the Wellington Referee’s Assn. in 1957. He was awarded his Class 1 New Zealand Badge, No. 335, in 1959.

He was appointed to the F.I.F.A. in 1959 and earned a reputation as a competent and more than capable, top class referee. In his 15 years on the F.I.F.A. he controlled 19 full international games around the world, justifying the confidence the F.I.F.A. had in him.

He was appointed to the first National League panel in New Zealand in 1970 and refereed 2 Chatham Cup Finals.

He held most positions in the previous N.Z. Referees' Assn. and the previous Wellington Referees' Assn. These include; President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Appointments Officer, Tutorial Convenor, Delegate to Wellington Football Assn., Management Committee, Trustee, Assessor.

He was held in very high regard throughout New Zealand and has contributed enormously to football, both here and overseas.

In 2014 he was inducted in to the Wellington Football Hall Of Fame.

He was a top bloke.

Think he was Catherine's (politician), Andrew's (musician), Sarah's (playwright) Uncle Tom.

Seem to be doing this a lot recently :-(

Ian Minshull, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning

made 417 appearances at National and Central League level between 1981-2010 for Wellington City, Wellington United, Wellington Olympic, Waterside Karori and Seatoun

Coached Wellington United between 2003-06

Ian is the oldest son of Bobby and Ann Minshull 

RIP

Tony Joe White, aged 75. Guitar pickin' Swamp Fox. Wrote 'Rainy Night in Georgia' and many more.

NB I caught him earlier this year at Auckland's Tuning Fork. His drawl still able to drive the gals crazy.

Ex Leeds United goalkeeper Dave Stewart aged 71. He was Leeds goalkeeper in the 1975 European Cup Final. RIP

Good keeper. Didn't let Leeds down in his appearances as Harvey's understudy. By merely mentioning the words "1975 European Cup Final" Leeds fans will start frothing at the mouth or collapsing into hysterical writhing...

They were ripped off.

Certainly were. Ridiculously so...

George Bush    Senior     RIP

Geoff Murphy

Goodbye Pork Pie

Pete Shelly from the Buzzcocks only 63

Bobby Minshull - top bloke, great friend, true gentleman and stalwart of Wellington football

this from Wellington United

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Wellington United stalwart, life member and club legend, Bobby Minshull.

Born in Liverpool, England Bobby arrived in New Zealand in 1963 thanks to a job transfer. As a talented midfielder he was quickly signed up by his new workmates to play for Northern. Despite being a highly rated footballer he was quite humble about his talent. In 1966 he came second in the Arcus Trophy competition for best and fairest player, a feat made all the more impressive by the fact he was out for half the season with an injury.

Following stints with Waterside and Wainuiomata in the Central League, he jumped at the chance to play National League when Wellington City approached him in 1972. It was the start of a life long relationship.

He went on to make 154 appearances for Wellington City. In 1976 after they had been relegated from the National League Bobby was one of six remaining players that turned up for preseason training. Taking on the role of player coach he managed to guide City to third with the NZ Soccer Annual stating "Bob Minshull confounded the critics by moulding a balanced side from virtually nothing" While many credit Bobby as being the driving force that saved the City club he was typically humble when asked about it years later, pointing out it was his wife, Ann and the other players wives that did all the hard work saying "I just played football"

While Bobby finished his senior playing career in 1981, his involvement in football never stopped. He was instrumental in creating the junior club at Wellington City, recruiting teams from Lyall Bay and Clyde Quay schools. When Wellington City merged with Wellington Diamond United in 1986, Bobby took on the mantle of reserve team coach establishing the team as a regular finisher in the top four of the table.

Bobby's involvement in the club was enormous, he couldn't remember the details but it wouldn't be far off to say that he had served in almost every position available, player, coach, manager, Chairman, President, ball boy (in his 70s!) and supporter. When asked about his contribution to the club he summed it up by saying "Every little bit I can do means someone else doesn't need to do it"

Bobby's contribution to football in Wellington was immense and has been recognised with him being awarded life membership of Wellington United, Capital Football and in 2017 being inducted into the Wellington Football Hall of Fame.

We have lost a great friend and true gentleman our thoughts and love go out to his wife Ann and the family, who are still recovering from the recent loss of their son Ian.

RIP Bobby

Funeral details will be posted when advised

Bobby's funeral will be held on Wednesday 19th December, 11am at the Wellington United club rooms at Newtown Park 

23rd February 2019 - My unbeaten attendence streak for every Nix "Home Game" in the A League will come to an end. Thanks Club. I did my best to get others along and this is how I get rewarded. 

Not sure where else to put this, and I hope with all my heart this doesn't end with a RIP.

But Cardiff's brand new club record signing, Argentinian striker Emiliano Sala, was a passenger on a two-man plane that disappeared over the English Channel last night and is presumed to have crashed. He only joined the club this week from French Ligue 1 side Nantes for £15 million.

Hoping the best for him and pilot, although having had multiple rescue attempts fail over a 20 hour period I have to say it's difficult for this to end well. Absolutely tragic.

All but confirmed that the 28 year old has passed away. Debris has been found in the ocean and it's been more than 24 hours since his disappearance.

Just as he was on his way to his first day of training after a dream move. He was certainly on the right path - he was the highest scoring Argentinian in Europe's top 5 leagues this season after Lionel Messi himself, and just secured a long-awaited move to the Premier League, rejecting the $$$ of the Chinese Super League to achieve this.

RIP Emiliano Sala

Very sad, RIP

Lotsy Polyanszky, probably the most skillful footballer ever to grace a field in New Zealand

Passed away yesterday

RIP Lotsy