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Two Newcastle United fans among the dead of Flight MH17

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  1. Beardsley's Rancid Sack

    Beardsley's Rancid Sack Well-Known Member

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    John Alder and Liam Sweeney were on their way to New Zealand for the pre-season tour. Being reported on Sky News now.

    Truly shocking. May all on board RIP.
     
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    Beardsley's Rancid Sack, Jul 18, 2014
  2. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    I know one of them, he used to drink in the Cumberland wrestler before the games. Always wore a dark suit, everyone knew him as the undertaker. Never missed a game home or away since the 60's. I'll probably know his mate as well. ****ing tragic.

    RIP lads.
     
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    Somebodys pinched my sombrero, Jul 18, 2014
  3. Beardsley's Rancid Sack

    Beardsley's Rancid Sack Well-Known Member

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    Hopefully the club will pay tribute to them before the Man City game, would certainly be more fitting than doing it in a pre-season friendly.
     
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    Beardsley's Rancid Sack, Jul 18, 2014
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    Just saw this on the net there now. Terribly tragic news.

    On behalf of the Southampton board, we offer our condolences :(
     
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    (Conor), Jul 18, 2014
  5. scotstoon

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    RIP to everyone on board.Condolences to all family and friends of everyone on the flight. To the cowards who did this i hope you never find peace.
     
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    scotstoon, Jul 18, 2014
  6. Rick O'Shea

    Rick O'Shea Well-Known Member

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    Horrid.
     
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    Rick O'Shea, Jul 18, 2014
  7. E.T. Fairfax

    E.T. Fairfax Well-Known Member

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    Terrible news! To be going away on an exciting adventure, then for that to happen???? RIP to everyone on board!
     
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    E.T. Fairfax, Jul 18, 2014
  8. It's_all_Greek_to_me

    It's_all_Greek_to_me Well-Known Member

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    RIP to all.

    Those are responsible should be brought to justice [but they won't be]. Tragic.
     
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    It's_all_Greek_to_me, Jul 18, 2014
  9. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely shocking news, especially when some on board live so close to home..RIP to all who lost their lives..
     
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    MrRAWhite, Jul 18, 2014
  10. Joelinton's Right Foot

    Joelinton's Right Foot Worth Every Penny

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    RIP lads.

    Thoughts with their family and friends. It's horrible news wherever these victims were from, but it hits home a lot harder when they are connected and known.
     
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  11. Gordonthetoony

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    R.I.P lads. May God bring down his wrath on those responsible. ( Bastards )
     
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    Gordonthetoony, Jul 18, 2014
  12. Blueman

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    So sorry to hear about the two Newcastle lads and all on the plane. RIP to all of them.
     
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    Blueman, Jul 18, 2014
  13. Thus Spake Zarathustra

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    Utterly ghastly. Many condolences to their families. <rose>
     
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    Thus Spake Zarathustra, Jul 18, 2014
  14. Maximin Effort

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    Awful news. Statement from the club here

    http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20140718/club-statement-john-alder-and-liam-sweeney_2281670_4014219

    It is with great sadness that we learn today the tragic news of the deaths of John Alder and Liam Sweeney, two of the Club's most loyal supporters, who lost their lives on Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 which crashed on Thursday afternoon in Eastern Ukraine.
    John and Liam were travelling out to New Zealand together to support Newcastle United in the forthcoming Football United Tour, which takes place next week in Dunedin and Wellington.
    Both men were familiar faces at every Newcastle United away game and attended not only first team games but Reserve and Academy matches too.
    John was a lifelong supporter and a familiar sight in the stands for almost half-a-century, having barely missed a single game in that time.

    Liam will be known to many fans during his time volunteering as a steward on supporters' buses to away games.
    Newcastle United Managing Director Lee Charnley said: "The loss of John and Liam is truly devastating news.
    "Both men were dedicated supporters of our Club and were known to thousands of fans and staff alike.
    "On behalf of everyone at Newcastle United we send our deepest condolences to John and Liam's families and friends.
    "The Club will be dedicating an area surrounding the Sir Bobby Robson statue for fans to pay their respects to John and Liam.
    "The manager and players will also be wearing black armbands for both their games against Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in the Football United Tour of New Zealand.
    "Arrangements will be made to pay tribute to the two men at the Club's first Premier League game against Manchester City on Sunday, 17th August. Further information regarding this will be announced in due course."
    Manager Alan Pardew said: "Myself and all the players are deeply shocked and saddened by this terrible news.
    "We all knew how passionately John and Liam supported the team and the Club.
    "They were with us just earlier this week for our first pre-season friendly against Oldham and their dedication to travel all the way around the world to support us in New Zealand tells you all you need to know about the passion they had for Newcastle United.
    "Our hearts go out to their families and friends."
     
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    Maximin Effort, Jul 18, 2014
  15. Blacker-than-Knight

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    Terrible way to die, RIP to all
     
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  16. The-Don

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    RIP terrible tragedy :(
     
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    R I P boys
     
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  18. cronemeister

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    Shocking shocking news and certainly brings things home. I'm living in Oz and my in-laws are coming out in the not too distant future and I'm sure they've done Amsterdam to KL on their way here before.

    Thoughts and prayers with all the families and loved ones. Gutted that two of our own have fallen in the line of duty...RIP lads.
     
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  19. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    RIP - will be sorely missed and thoughts go out to their family and friends
     
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    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail, Jul 18, 2014
  20. Brian Storm

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    My deepest condolences. RIP :(
     
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    Brian Storm, Jul 18, 2014
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