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Graham Phillips

Local football stalwart Graham Phillips has passed away aged 78.

in Obituary - on 15/1/23

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Flint Town Tribute

A Flintshire football club has paid tribute to its 'larger than life' groundsman who died last Friday, January 30.

in Obituary - on 8/1/23

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Obituary-Andy Quayle

Andy Quayle was described as a "lovely" man

in Obituary - on 20/11/22

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Obituary: Steve Braddock

Arsenal head groundsman Steve Braddock has passed away aged 58 after suffering from a long illness.

in Obituary - on 22/8/22

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Obituary: Brian Sweenie

Tributes have been paid to the much-loved groundsman of Neilston FC following the news of his death.

in Obituary - on 21/8/22

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Obituary: Tony Cundall

It is with great sadness that Campey Turf Care Systems announce the passing of Tony Cundall at the age of 75.

in Obituary - on 4/6/22

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Obituary: Phil Weaver

Tributes have been paid to Phil Weaver, the former Chairman of The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Great Britain & Ireland, who has passed...

in Obituary - on 7/5/22

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Tommy Porter RIP

A former Sunderland AFC groundsman who shot to fame on a fly-on-the-wall documentary about the club has died at the age of 88

in Obituary - on 12/2/22

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Obituary: Alan Sturgess

A passionate cricketer who was a member of his local club for over 60 years, taking on roles including president, treasurer and award-winning groundsman,...

in Obituary - on 15/11/21

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Davie Leitch RIP

Football clubs from across Fife have been paying tribute to a stalwart of the game in the kingdom

in Obituary - on 23/10/21

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Obituary- Dave Bates

It is with a sad and heavy heart we write to confirm that our Head Groundsman Dave Bates has sadly passed away. Dave has been a huge part of everything...

in Obituary - on 24/8/21

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Jim Burroughs RIP

Billingshurst Cricket Club and the wider cricket community are deeply saddened by the passing of wonderful servant Jim Burroughs, club Chairman, Jon Alexander...

in Obituary - on 21/8/21

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Warm tributes for Jim

Warm tributes have been paid to a popular Eastbourne sporting character who died suddenly last month. Father of four Jim Cumming died on Thursday July...

in Obituary - on 16/8/21

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RIP Perry Dye, ASGCA

Perry Dye, ASGCA, died July 8, 2021 in Denver. He was age 68. A member of one of the most famous families in golf, Dye received his first experience building...

in Obituary - on 1/8/21

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Bill Clutterbuck RIP

It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Bill Clutterbuck, a highly respected member of the cricket groundsmen community

in Obituary - on 16/3/21

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Obituary-Stephen Campbell

Tributes have been paid to Stephen Campbell ­— Appleby Golf Club head greenkeeper for 40 years ­— who has died aged 65

in Obituary - on 5/3/21

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We remember Dave Harvey

As any sportsman will attest, it’s hard to be objective in the aftermath of a heavy loss. ALS Contracts Manager Dave Harvey’s untimely passing is a...

in Obituary - on 23/2/21

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Ron Harrod Obituary

It is with much sadness that we report the recent passing of Ron Harrod, who founded Harrod UK Ltd in 1954. An exceptional entrepreneur and industry leader,...

in Obituary - on 27/1/21

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David Briggs RIP

It is with deepest regret that Campey Turf Care Systems announce the passing, just before Christmas, of David Briggs, who had been suffering with Parkinson’s’...

in Obituary - on 18/1/21

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RIP Tony Shiner

Eastleigh Football Club’s popular former groundsman Tony Shiner has died aged 83.

in Obituary - on 11/11/20