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Merve the swerve has passed away

Discussion in 'Swansea City' started by swanseaandproud, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    I know he was a rugby player but he was an all white and wales legend and a gentleman. sadly he lost his battle with cancer today and will be sadly missed. he was one of the giants of R.U and well liked by all who knew him. RIP swerve..<rose>
     
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  2. Pete from Crete

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    One of the best R.I.P
     
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  4. JackSwan

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    R.I.P. Merv, you leave behind great memories.
     
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  5. Kifflom!

    Kifflom! Well-Known Member

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    I'm not a rugby fan but those of us of a certain age can't fail to remember this guy. One of Welsh rugby's legends. <rose>
     
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  6. ivoralljack

    ivoralljack Well-Known Member

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    A truly great player! Fabulous memories. RIP, Merv, and thank you.
     
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  7. VETCHETARIAN

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    There's a terrific item on BBC Wales page,entitled "The Mervyn Davies Story",well worth a look see,even for non rugby fans. Mervyn came from virtually nowhere to captain Wales and The Lions.
    He was also a son of Swansea,and we should be just as proud of him as if he had played football,and not rugby.
     
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  8. Libertyswan

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    RIP Merv the Swerve
     
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  9. Shejack

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    Welsh legend let's hope the Wales team can get the Grand Slam in memory
     
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  10. SussexBlueBird

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    Was lucky enough to see him play several times, a true leader on the pitch, RIP Mervyn you've earned your rest. <peacedove>
     
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  11. valleyswan

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    Very very sad news indeed, RIP Merv you are a legend.
     
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  12. Swamp

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    i dont know much about welsh rugby history but even i know who this guy is, RIP merve
     
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  13. SussexBlueBird

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    Just like to add, well done Dai for posting this, I went to the Rugby section and there's nothing on there.
     
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  14. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    What a sad loss. Meet him as a nipper many times as he lived up the road from me. Used to walk pass my house with a pair of boots in hand, always said hello.
    Could never believe how tall he was.

    Sad loss for his family and for Swansea. Sad Day!!!!<rose>
     
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  15. VETCHETARIAN

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    He was my neighbour in Pontlliw. Is that where you used to meet him,never?
     
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  16. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    Vetch, his mother lived at the top of Trewyddfa Road, by Llewelyns Park.
     
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  17. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    Back when we won, one the Grand Slams, he was driven up Trewyddfa Road, in an open top Land rover all the locals were out to greet him.
     
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  18. VETCHETARIAN

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    Know it well,as I lived in Landore for some years.
     
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  19. VETCHETARIAN

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    It must have been about the time he moved to Pontlliw,because I remember him being driven past my home in an open top vehicle.
    The place was jumping,decorations everywhere. He looked shellshocked by the reception he received. Bless him.
     
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  20. MabonJack

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    Was it the British lions series win over south africa in 74, because i can recall the same happening to Gareth Edwards after that tour they put him in a car with an open top and drove all the way from neath railway station to Cwmgors and all through the villages people were out cheering. Good times

    RIP Merve the swerve a great loss to our nation. And one of Wales's favourite sons.
     
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