MickyD Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Legend is such an over used word in football circles but such an understatement for Nat. A hero in every sense of the word. RIP our working-class hero!
Guest Daventry Whites Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Our sincere condolences extend to Nat's family A true example of what Football should be all about, modern day footballers including our own present day Wanderers would do well to pause, reflect & be grateful for their talent & opportunity! Never to be forgotten, a Great Man who lived for his Town & Club The Heart & Soul of Bolton Wanderers!
Dodgywheel Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 A True Bolton and England Legend, What a lesson modern players could learn from this great man. Forever a hero and a white.RIP
mr_disco Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Very sad news. A big loss for Bolton, Bolton Wanderers, football and, most importantly, his family. RIP Nat
beer_swiller Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 God bless you Nat, you was a true Bolton legend. Dennis swift
SpiritofBurnden Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Sorry for the length of this piece but the great man deserves every tribute. I was taken to my first match at Burnden Park in December 1949 as a 5 year old. Sadly the passage of time has limited my memories of seeing Nat play, but an extract from Percy M. Young?s ?Bolton Wanderers? (1961) has always stuck in my memory Don't apologise for the length of the article, it's well worth a read. The last line would make a fitting inscription on a statue of Sir Nat outside the Reebok: There is English football; there are English footballers; and Lofthouse is, perhaps, in our time the most English of them all.
Guest paul bridge Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 R.I.P Nat Lofthouse Always a gentleman ALWAYS A WANDERER........... LEGEND you will be missed
wovlad Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 The world legend is bandied about like confetti these days, but today the town of Bolton, the fans of Bolton Wanderers & fans of football in general, today we lost a true legend. He was the greatest player ever to pull on a Bolton shirt, no question, no debates, no doubts. . He was the Lion of Vienna, he was the saviour of our club ( Lifeline ) he was our Sir Nat. RIP
onefinfrandsen Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 God bless you Nat, you was a true Bolton legend. Dennis swift Never had the pleasure of seeing nat play,but when ever his name is mentioned the memory i have of him is back in the 80's when the club was in dire straits i was standing on the burnden terrace and onto the pitch walked nat to give a rallying call to the supporters iam sure he had tears in his eyes that day.that afternoon you just new what it meant for him to be a wanderer. RIP SIR NAT.
oggybwfc Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 R I P a true gentleman,a proper legend and ahero too many
Mr Magoo Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Nat a true gentleman, Met him a few time's sad loss.
Colonel Mustard Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 RIP, Nat. Absolutely gutted by this news. Never EVER to be forgotten.
Guest MikeF Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 R.I.P Nat. You are a true Wanderers Legend and you will be sadly missed. Thoughts are with your family and friends. One of the TRUE greats of the game
worthy4england Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 True gent, and a great player. RIP Nat.
gonzo Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 rest is peace nat.... i was bought up with your name in every football tale i was ever told by dad. hope in some way you know how much you mean to the bolton public and fans alike. ....true legend.
Guest cbwfcd Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Nat A BWFC legend. Will never be forgotten. Condolences and thoughts to his family and friends.
ytarmyleigh Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 WHAT A MAN, GONE TO JOIN ANOTHER HERO DING DONG DAVE HIGSON R.I.P.
Diamond White Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 We salute you The Lion Of Vienna RIP Nat Lofthouse
gavino Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Nat, Boltons finest ambassador.The best player ever to put on the white shirt.Lets fill the Reebok against Chelsea and show how much we thought of the Great man.
ZiggyStardust Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Nat. Our town was a lot richer for your presense, and a little poorer for your passing.
Superbocker glory Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 RIP The lion of Vienna. Great player and a lovely bloke aswell. Thoughts go to his family, friends and all associated with the club. Legend!!
AylesburyWhite Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Always a class act and will be sadly missed for his loyalty, modesty and devotion to his town and his club. My father in law played with him at Schools level and they kept in touch afterwards - we arranged a reunion for them both at the Reebok once and it was a joy to see them both together reminiscing 1958 Cup Final, father in law had blagged a seat next to the steps up to the Royal Box. As Nat made his way up to the steps, he saw caught sight of him and my father in law prepared himself for the epic utterance what he knew would define his memory of that day. "How do, Dick?" he said and marched on his way, Great man - sorely missed
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