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RIP BRIAN CLOSE

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  1. patb

    patb Well-Known Member

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    Left-handed batsman Close, who bowled as an off-spinner, made nearly 35,000 runs during a first-class career that spanned 37 years, ending at the age of 55 in 1986.

    He was also a footballer in his youth, playing for Leeds United, Arsenal and Bradford City.
     
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  2. Chippy / Glory

    Chippy / Glory Senior Member

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    I never forgave him for being part of the the gang that forced sir Geoffery out of YCCC!
     
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    patb Well-Known Member

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    MAYBE BUT STILL A FIRST CLASS ALLROUND SPORTSMAN NEVERTHELESS
     
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    A great man
     
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    leeds60 Well-Known Member

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    I don't believe this my friend Mike Webster also died this week he introduced Closey to his wife in Australia I believe she was one of his flight crew at the time
     
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    Penshawdave Well-Known Member

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    I remember Closey batting one handed in a game to keep his wicket and support the team.
    A brave and committed captain.
    RIP
     
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    Chippy / Glory Senior Member

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    Life seems so unfair when the good go first.
     
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    That will be lost on some I fear but comedy genius
     
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    Ignore ur pm .. You just answered it.
     
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    That was against Wes Hall and Closey just let him hit his cheat what a brave man he was don't think him and Boycott ever saw eye to eyeI think he regarded him as a prima donna
     
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    I think you find he played for Arsenal
     
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    Good on him!
     
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    Best think you have ever said well done it means I should outlive a lot of people and keep you in check for many years to come because I like to be BAD
     
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    <doh>
     
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    i think you will find i said that
     
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    Chippy / Glory Senior Member

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    Oh dear..... Mikes at it again...
     
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    Millwallsteve Waterloo's Finest
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    Mighty on 606?
     
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    Never knew that he played for us, you learn something new every day eh
    Boycott is a woman beating scum ****<ok>
     
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    And the best opening batsman this country ever produced.
     
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