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Ivor Powell RIP

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by sb_73, Nov 6, 2012.

  1. sb_73

    sb_73 Well-Known Member

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    just a bit before mine r.i.p
     
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  4. Queenslander!!

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    No relation to Enoch i hope !
     
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    An old QPR stalwart that played for us before and after the war. RIP Ivor. Thank you.
     
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  6. jeffranger

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    now there's a man queens the country should have listened to.
     
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    Ivor was before my time too, but I have read and heard a lot about him. Everything that I have read leads me to think that he was a true Rangers legend, in my mind. The word legend is used far too freely these days.
    To still be coaching in his 90's says it all. There was a TV program/article about his life a few years ago. I hope the club provides some form of tribute in his name.
    RIP Ivor.
     
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  9. Busy Being Headhunted

    Busy Being Headhunted Well-Known Member

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    some info from 5 years ago, what a great man

    "Also honoured in the New Year's list is Ivor Powell, the world's oldest active football coach, who will receive an MBE for services to sport. Now 91, Powell is a former Wales international who numbered Aston Villa, QPR and Blackpool among his clubs. The nonagenarian has worked as a football coach at the University of Bath for over 30 years and still lends a hand with coaching duties for Team Bath, the British Gas Business Football League Premier Division side.
    "This is a real honour and a privilege," said Powell. "It was a big surprise when I got the letter. I've been in football for more than 70 years and I've thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. I'm 91 and I've still got something left in me to give. I'll stay in the game as long as I'm enjoying it."
     
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    Love the last bit. What a character. RIP Ivor Powell.
     
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  11. LondonCalling

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    Sounded like a great man, RIP.
     
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  12. big ade

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    r.i.p. Ivor
     
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