LaticsPete Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Another Latics Legend has died. Brian was a truly loyal supporter in good times and bad and, as the O/S points out was Latics first Fan of the Year. I went to school with Brian , though a couple of years older than him, and travelled with him to many away matches. A native of Denshaw his loss is one that all supporters should feel. RIP "Bucket", Edited April 21, 2012 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1954 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Yep, one opf my best mates, we shared seats next to each other for many a year and both loved going to the Ashton Arms before and after matches...still completely gutted at his death. Icidentaly, at his funeral, his brother revealed he was born as BP Hospital.....so, whilst a keen Yorkshireman..he was infact a Lancastrian... Edited April 21, 2012 by Alec1954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictic Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Another Latics Legend has died. Brian was a truly loyal supporter in good times and bad and, as the O/S points out was Latics first Fan of the Year. I went to school with Brian , though a couple of years older than him, and travelled with him to many away matches. A native of Denshaw his loss is one that all supporters should feel. RIP "Bucket", Firstly, RIP Brian, a sad loss. Secondly, Pete, In the early 70's I used to knock around with a lad we called Bucket who was from Saddleworth. It's a long time ago and we lost touch and I'm wondering if it's the same lad. Was he a mate of Pete and Graham Holden also from Denshaw ?. He'd be aged 59 ish. Just curious. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Firstly, RIP Brian, a sad loss. Secondly, Pete, In the early 70's I used to knock around with a lad we called Bucket who was from Saddleworth. It's a long time ago and we lost touch and I'm wondering if it's the same lad. Was he a mate of Pete and Graham Holden also from Denshaw ?. He'd be aged 59 ish. Just curious. Cheers. Yes the very same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictic Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Yes the very same. Oh dear, I really was hoping it wouldn't be him, I really am so sorry the hear of his death he was a cracking lad. A gang of us went on holiday to Torquay in 74, had a great time but I met my missus soon after and we went our seperate ways. Funny, but in all these years I can't remember seeing him at BP and assumed he'd given up going. And, as Alec mentioned the Asshton Arms, that's were we did our drinking all those years ago, happy memories. RIP Bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 rip to brian.in the late sixties/early seventies knew him well around the circuit.there was once a piece in the MEN around 1970.jimmy frizz said"iwish i had ten thousand of them"-an excellent epitaph.rip brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancy lad Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 RIP fellow Latic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I didn't know Brian...RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanakapan Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I remember Brian from sixties/seventies........he once wnet to Brentford on his parents Golden wedding....but flew back so he could attend the party.....I am 4 years older than him..struth. Was it sudden or was there an illness involved ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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