laticsrblue Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 A poignant farewell from Gordon after his final commentary last season. https://clyp.it/siivyncc Sadly now he can never be called upon to do another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downender Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 2017-6-14 at 10:41 AM, UsedtobeWozzer said: Very sad. A consistently pleasant and happy figure around the club. RIP Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Nice words from Simon Corney Edited June 15, 2017 by super_blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 11 hours ago, oafcmetty said: Here you go: https://ufile.io/h0626 That's fantastic, I was really hoping it was saved somewhere. Possibly my favourite ever moment in football and Gordon's commentary brings it right back. Is there a good way to share that file type on Facebook and the like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/members/rochdale/forum/196607/sad-news-from-oldham....../#10 Rochdale fans remember Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 1 hour ago, super_blue said: Nice words from Simon Corney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 1 hour ago, leeslover said: That's fantastic, I was really hoping it was saved somewhere. Possibly my favourite ever moment in football and Gordon's commentary brings it right back. Is there a good way to share that file type on Facebook and the like? Dunno - send me your email address and i'll send you the mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) R.I.P Gordon Lawton a little part of Oldham Athletic died yesterday. Edited June 15, 2017 by Forte_Baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Massive part of Latics over the 20+ years I have been watching and, not one bad word ever said about him from a club of constant moaning fans, is an absolute measure of the man. OAFC legend and hero. As a side note, I think the club have handled his passing amazingly well and have shown a huge amount of compassion and respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 6 hours ago, youngen said: As a side note, I think the club have handled his passing amazingly well and have shown a huge amount of compassion and respect. Agree massively with this, they have done really well with it. The videos, comments from fans, other clubs etc. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Yes, a very dignified and thoughtful response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I guess we are nailed on for promotion now, with the big man blocking up half our goal, and blowing the ball in the other end. I didn't know Gordy, but it feels like I did. Very upsetting news. RIP Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Some more nice tributes in here from Wellens, Sharp and Mike Keegan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 The club rightly gets stick for the things they get wrong. I'm so glad to see they've got this very right. Rest in peace, Gordy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 14/06/2017 at 11:40 AM, BP1960 said: An extra legend stone must be created for him. On 14/06/2017 at 11:46 AM, Ackey said: It's ludicrous he doesn't already have one, I certainly assumed he did! Alan Howarth, has posted this on Twitter The fact that he doesn't have a legend stone, and instead has an ordinary one (or is that a silver one), which I would wager he paid for himself, is a testament to the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, rudemedic said: Alan Howarth, has posted this on Twitter The fact that he doesn't have a legend stone, and instead has an ordinary one (or is that a silver one), which I would wager he paid for himself, is a testament to the man. I'd certainly chip in for it to be made a gold one. Maybe a gold brick not just the writing Edited June 17, 2017 by mcfluff1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 A true club legend, irreplaceable. His tenure at the club will almost certainly never be replicated by anyone else. Been hit strangely hard by Gordon's passing. Despite only meeting him a couple of times, he was a humble, friendly and down-to-earth guy who put his heart and soul into the club. His LP commentary was pretty legendary, in particular the Scott Vernon goal against Manchester City in '05. A long-lasting tribute has to be in order for Gordy. I agree with changing his brick in the North Stand to a Gold one, but I think we can do more than that to recognise him - It has been suggested on social-media that the Main Stand Paddock should be renamed the Gordon Lawton Paddock, a great suggestion and something that leaves a lasting legacy for years to come. RIP Gordon, Mr Oldham Athletic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 9 hours ago, Latics_Fanatic said: A true club legend, irreplaceable. His tenure at the club will almost certainly never be replicated by anyone else. Been hit strangely hard by Gordon's passing. Despite only meeting him a couple of times, he was a humble, friendly and down-to-earth guy who put his heart and soul into the club. His LP commentary was pretty legendary, in particular the Scott Vernon goal against Manchester City in '05. A long-lasting tribute has to be in order for Gordy. I agree with changing his brick in the North Stand to a Gold one, but I think we can do more than that to recognise him - It has been suggested on social-media that the Main Stand Paddock should be renamed the Gordon Lawton Paddock, a great suggestion and something that leaves a lasting legacy for years to come. RIP Gordon, Mr Oldham Athletic. Really love the idea of naming the paddock after Gordy. Has anyone suggested anything like this to the club ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 On 6/14/2017 at 11:23 AM, leeslover said: He was even my mobile ringtone for a few years (Scunny away), RIP. As tributes go, it's up there! I can't add much to this that most have already said. Big Gordy was like a sort of family member working at the club. You had an affinity with him. I met him once or twice, he evidently came across as one of the good guys. I think a lot of people working at the club and who have previously worked with him will struggle to get to terms with this, such is his standing within Oldham Athletic. Rest well big fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 How about when we score at home they use a clip of his commentary? "Goooooal Latics" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, mcfluff1985 said: How about when we score at home they use a clip of his commentary? "Goooooal Latics" I doubt they would do that but his commentary from the City game would be perfect... Goal, goal, goal, goal, goal.... ?? Edited June 18, 2017 by palmer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Nice to see a tweet from Earl. Earl Barrett @EarlDBarrett 2h2 hours ago Really sorry to hear of the passing of Gordon Lawton. He has been at Oldham Athletic for as far back as I can remember. RIP Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 13 hours ago, simplythemostimportantkick said: Really love the idea of naming the paddock after Gordy. Has anyone suggested anything like this to the club ? I liked the idea someone (possibly an Oz based fan) said about a walk of legends with banners on poles. Have it between Hilbre Avenue and the North Stand and call it Gordon Lawton Way or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 16/06/2017 at 8:13 PM, dec666 said: Some more nice tributes in here from Wellens, Sharp and Mike Keegan. The one you didn't mention was the edited down version of Corney's, which, I have to say, was the best of the lot. Better that the extended version where he managed to drop in how much stick he gets from the fans - not really the place for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Stevie_J said: The one you didn't mention was the edited down version of Corney's, which, I have to say, was the best of the lot. Better that the extended version where he managed to drop in how much stick he gets from the fans - not really the place for that. I think the point he was making was that those in the firing line, and not just him, get some stick and that's part and parcel of being at the club in certain circumstances, but he never heard anyone have a bad word to say about Gordon. He was illustrating the difference between Gordon's standing at the club compared to others. I don't think it was meant as anything other than that. One thing is for sure; Gordon is irreplaceable. They'll find someone else to do the job, but no one will ever be able to do what he had done over the last 31 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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