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Two Newcastle United fans among the dead of Flight MH17

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Beardsley's Rancid Sack, Jul 18, 2014.

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  1. Uber_Hoop

    Uber_Hoop Well-Known Member

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    I am very sorry for the loss of your fellow Toon fans, as well as all the other poor souls lost on that flight. A truly horrific event.
     
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    Uber_Hoop, Jul 18, 2014
  2. blackcat22

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    My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of both guys, really puts things into perspective, sleep well.
     
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    blackcat22, Jul 18, 2014
  3. Tel (they/them)

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    Awful news this, the poor families connected with the tragedy they must be inconsolable.

    Men who loved football so much that they travelled everywhere to watch you lot play, such a sad loss to the football community on the whole, I'm sure your club will do them proud and honour them accordingly.

    RIP
     
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    Tel (they/them), Jul 18, 2014
  4. weararedbonnet

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    Shocking news. What a terrible waste of live. RIP to all
     
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    weararedbonnet, Jul 18, 2014
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    very sad RIP
     
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  6. Sammy's Silky Skills

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    Rip.

    This is the club statement.
    Classy and measured.

    Club Statement: John Alder And Liam Sweeney

    18-07-2014
    A club statement regarding the tragic deaths of supporters John Alder and Liam Sweeney


    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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  7. rednright

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    So sad. As one of your posters has said - I hope Sir Bobby looks after them. RIP
     
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    rednright, Jul 18, 2014
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    RIP<rose>
     
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    Gasheadseamge79, Jul 18, 2014
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    @Joey7Barton: Devastated to hear that two Newcastle United fans died on the Malaysian flight. Thoughts are with all the families at this tragic time RIP x
     
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    It's sad when anyone dies unexpectedly, but to lose your life in such circumstances is truly horrible. Condolences to everyone connected to the 'Toon' and of course to John and Liam's families. May you both RIP <rose>
     
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    Tragic news, RIP to the Toon fans on-board. When travelling to a friendly across the World (New Zealand), that's pure commitment.

    Nobody should ever go to a football game and not return.
     
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  15. Busy Being Headhunted

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    Be nice if all premiership clubs gave them a minutes applause at the first game
     
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    Fantastic to see the club pulling out all the stops in memory of the lads.
     
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    Some things in life are so wrong

    RIP lads
     
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    tigersgonads, Jul 18, 2014
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    <rose> R.I.P.
     
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    R.i.p lads
     
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  20. General Lee Speaking

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    They say John Alder had only missed one game, home and away, since 1973. That is a ridiculously amazing level of support.

    RIP to him and Liam.
     
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