Traf Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The name Nat Lofthouse is known the world over. I've travelled quite extensively and when people ask where I come from and I tell them I'm a Boltonian, invariably Nat's name is mentioned in the reply. Nat Lofthouse is/was and will always be the personification of the town. A proper man's man: hard, but fair with plenty of time for Joe Public, because he never thought himself better than us. Modern footballers could do with reading about Nat and learning how to conduct themselves. Rest In Peace, Big Fella: you certainly deserve it. PS There'll be a few ex-defenders up there in heaven, not resting so peacefully now Nat's amongst them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Wanderer Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 PS There'll be a few ex-defenders up there in heaven, not resting so peacefully now Nat's amongst them again. And goal keepers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pansyroadwhite Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 God bless you Nat, you will never be forgotten, Mr Bolton Wanderers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Sir Nat Thoughts go out to the Lofthouse Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Dancer Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 RIP God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizz Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Some great messages on other clubs forums today. Oatcake and Bluemoon have shown a particular fondness for a typical English centreforward. It's humbling to see how fans of other clubs remember the great fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodwhite Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I never saw the great man play but i still feel a big part of Bolton - town and club - has passed today. RIP big man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moose Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Another star has appeared in the night sky. Rest in Peace Nat. You will always be remembered as a true legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob_bwfc Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Too young to have seen him play... but old enough to appreciate what he has done for the club and indeed the town, both in his playing days and after! God bless and rest in peace Sir. Thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgey Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 A great footballer and a great gentleman.. Lost a great hero today and will be sadly missed.. The lion of Vienna and the pride of Lancashire! Rest in peace big man you will never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Cooper Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Rest in peace Mr Lofthouse, a Wanderers and England legend from a Blackburn Rovers fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Rest in peace Mr Lofthouse, a Wanderers and England legend from a Blackburn Rovers fan Much appreciated..........cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 2 greats are now in the sky. Nat weeping at Sir stanley's funeral. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRfPSyuKbOY Sir stanley will be very happy tonight, that his friend his now with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nookrover Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Another Rovers fan here. Never knew too much about Mr. Lofthouse until i went to a game some years back at Burnden and the 'lion of Vienna' song was playing. I asked my Dad what the song was about and his eyes lit up 'the lion of Vienna lad' he said 'Nat Lofthouse, what a bloody player he was!' RIP Mr Lofthouse, we seem to be loosing a generation of 'real' footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jdurkin74 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Nat - Bolton has lost one of it's greatest sons, a huge loss to the town as well as the football club. A true legend and gentleman. Thoughts go out to to all the Lofthouse family x x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Rest In Peace Nat, a true legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 this says it all about Nat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lf5MIJrnxI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWFC_BL2 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) RIP Nat Lofthouse Edited January 17, 2011 by BWFC_BL2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droywhite Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 My wife is dmb and she wanted to call our daughter talia but i insisted on Natalie. She turned round today and said you did that for a reason didnt you 12 years i just got found out but i have still got my little NAT and she is a white. RIP big man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mick + Wendy Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Goodbye to a true legend will never be forgotten R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimzon Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I had the honour of meeting Mr Lofthouse on a few occasions and he actually thanked ME for coming to his celebratory dinner. If he had nothing to do with Bolton Wanderers, ever , he still would have been one of the finest gentlemen I ever met. I never once heard him swear or have a negative comment to say about anybody, football or otherwise. My selfish grief is because I will never see him again. I miss you Nat....my life is poorer because you are not with us today. God bless you Nathaniel lofthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adam Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Gutted when I heard the news. True gentlemen, great player and a proud Boltonian. Put these modern day pre-madonnas to shame. Would love to see our club badge redesigned to incorporate a lion as a mark of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted January 17, 2011 Members Share Posted January 17, 2011 Been away from net connection for most of the weekend but heard the sad news on a national news programme down here where Nat was referred to as 'a footballing legend'. When I was a nipper, me grandad, grandma and parents would go misty eyed talking about the great man and recounting various tales of selfless bravery both on the field and off it. Consequently, the mere mention of his name made my ears prick up and the pride come out for the greatest ever son of Bolton. Sure, others have made giant strides in other fields such as textile industry machinery and the like but none have ever or will ever have the undying admiration of Boltons people like the great man did. He put us on the map. Always the perfect gent, I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times in his time in Bromley Cross and when landlord of The Castle etc. He even managed to organise a guided tour of Burnden for an Australian I was travelling to the US with (which also included a bite to eat in the Supporters Club). Other than RIP, it is hard to know what to say other than we all feel like we have lost a family member or a great leader of our nation or similar. RIP Nat, you will never be forgotten and your legend is known worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burnden82 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 RIP Nat....you were Bolton through and through.......a true great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Ratwhite Posted January 17, 2011 Site Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2011 A real footballer. Will be sadly and badly missed by the Bolton and public. RIP big lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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