HomerJay Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 He served as club chairman from 1999 and would go on to oversee a successful play-off promotion from the second tier as well as four consecutive top eight finishes in the Premier League and two UEFA Cup campaigns. This is something I never thought would be possible when I started following bwfc in 1991 Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 RIP Phil, always a sad day when we lose one of our own. Hope the show of support from fellow whites helps his family in some small way. Quote
Shortricci Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 A very sad day for all Wanderers supporters. He led us through arguably our most prosperous period and was a super White through and through. RIP Phil Gartside. Quote
roybarker Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 RIP Phil Regardless of recent events, he was at the helm for the greatest days in our modern history. His family could have given full details of his sad illness to deflect criticism from him, but to their credit maintained radio silence and that is a major credit to them at this very sad time. Sleep well fellow Wanderer. Well said and hope everyone on here agrees Quote
Whizz Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 RIP Phil Sad news, thanks for your part in so many of my memories. Quote
waffer cup 07 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I remember the smile on his face, how proud he was of the club he was chairman of punching above its weight on those European trips. Great days, thanks Phil R.I.P. we will always remember. Quote
RoadRunnerFan Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 On a (boozy) break in Edinburgh. Just read this now. Not read the whole thread. Condolences to his family and friends. Thanks for the good times. Hope the conspiracy types can take a minute, sit back and reflect on their thoughts. Quote
shaunw1302 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Rest in peace Phil. Condolences to his family. Sad day. Quote
MACCA Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Rip Phil. Saw him at the services on the way home from Fulham a few years back. 1st day of the season at loftus road. 4-1 we got battered. Me to Phil 'you spending some money this year or fucking what?' Phil to me 'we've got fuck all to spend, enjoy the trip home though lad' Fair play l!! Wanderer through and through. Quote
Salford Trotter Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 My your soul rest in peace Phil...your spirit will live on in the club you adored Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Ed paid tribute on SSN. Very well put. Quote
Tony Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 RIP Phil, my thoughts are with family. 63 is no age to go it very sad indeed. Quote
Rizlar Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Very sad news my thoughts are with his family RIP Phil you will be missed by all us wanderers fans! Quote
Walkden White Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 RIP Phil Sad day for all connected with BWFC Condolences to his family. Quote
hughmungus Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Very sad day I recall speaking to him many times when his son had serious health problems and he took a lot of things hard at the time so god knows what he was thinking in last few months, last time I spoke was last summer as I went for my season ticket and he looked like an old man then because of the Mcallister transfer bollocks. Anyone who ever thought he didn't want the ckub to achieve all we wanted didn't know him. He is a massive loss to football in general and I only hope Eddie Davies now comes back into the club to help regain the legacy Phil helped create. RIP Mr Chairman Quote
RUREADY2ROLL Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 RIP Phil Condolences to the family 63 is no age to go but what you achieved at Bolton made so many fellow wanderers happy for a lot of years and you will always be in our thoughts Quote
miamiwhite Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Very sad day I recall speaking to him many times when his son had serious health problems and he took a lot of things hard at the time so god knows what he was thinking in last few months, last time I spoke was last summer as I went for my season ticket and he looked like an old man then because of the Mcallister transfer bollocks. Anyone who ever thought he didn't want the ckub to achieve all we wanted didn't know him. He is a massive loss to football in general and I only hope Eddie Davies now comes back into the club to help regain the legacy Phil helped create. RIP Mr Chairman If any silver lining can come out of today's tragic news, then Eddie Davies's tribute on Sky Sports is an indication that Phil's legacy will remain. Can't recall his exact words, but pretty sure he said Bolton Wanderers will survive this and as a tribute to Phil Gartside. Once again, sleep well Phil, you gave us so many unforgettable lifelong memories. Quote
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