Gary Rowell has died

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It was in 1968 I first met Gary. Just started at Seaham Northlea. We played in the same school team. Even then he was a hell of a footballer and our leader for a number on years on the pitch. By the time we got to the third year we ended up in the same class. His dad had played for Sunderland. Gary was a very down to earth lad and as humble as you can find anyone. This never changed through his career and beyond. In my life's journey it was a honor to meet him....and get to know him.
I know he would have been very pleased with our result on Sunday....the tributes to him would have probably made him blush. We have lost a beautiful human being and God has received a true legend, Rest in peace mate....please remind God if any penalties are ever awarded....you take them. Gary the boy who lived the dream.....god bless mate....LA.
 
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I never saw Raich or len play but ive seen Gary Rowell play and that will do me!A very sad loss for the safc massive and my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time In Truth Gary will live on forever as no matter how much time passes on this blue planet some safc fan somewhere in the world will be watching your father score a hat trick against the old enemy and think to themselves hes one of us!
 
It was in 1968 I first met Gary. Just started at Seaham Northlea. We played in the same school team. Even then he was a hell of a footballer and our leader for a number on years on the pitch. By the time we got to the third year we ended up in the same class. His dad had played for Sunderland. Gary was a very down to earth lad and as humble as you can find anyone. This never changed through his career and beyond. In my life's journey it was a honor to meet him....and get to know him.
I know he would have been very pleased with our result on Sunday....the tributes to him would have probably made him blush. We have lost a beautiful human being and God has received a true legend, Rest in peace mate....please remind God if any penalties are ever awarded....you take them. Gary the boy who lived the dream.....god bless mate....LA.

Beautiful post that mate.

Lucky you to have known and played alongside the Lord himself.