Just been told of an old Bolton Wanderers mate sadly passing away. Known him since childhood and will be missed by all those that knew him at matches.

RIP to a fellow wanderer.

Rip Alan....top bloke, true Wanderer.

Sad news, RIP lad.

RIP fellow Wanderer

RIP - another good un gone

Like Burnden was for me, he was a seemingly ever present fixture and fitting at BWFC games and will be sadly missed.

Had a pint with him in the Balmoral a few years back which was the last time we met.

RIP mate. Say hello to Hopky, Nat and Thommo for us.

Paki and Ivan could be spotted in the Manny Road North Stand through much of the grim 1980s. Only spoke to him a few times but saw him loads at the match. Clearly Wanderers to the core. RIP.

a fantastic bloke 

did many aways with him

some abolsute diamonds gone far to soon, miggy, pud and now packy 

RIP fellas 

1 hour ago, L/H White said:

a fantastic bloke 

did many aways with him

some abolsute diamonds gone far to soon, miggy, pud and now packy 

RIP fellas 

Ferny as well + a host of other top Whites departed too soon.

The Trotters Tavern in the sky will be getting fairly busy now - you can bet they're all having a good crack though.

RIP pal

What to say, always a great lad, was older than me but always a good bloke to speak too especially away, my world is becoming smaller all the time, see you soon it would appear Paki

I've asked if I can share this here and she says so.  Nic's looking for pictures for the wake if anybody has any.

Copied and pasted.

https://www.facebook.com/nicola.girling.52

Me and Mum are in stitches at some of the photos you have sent me
Of Pops/Alan/Paki/The General
Please send me more! I want to make a few albums for the Wake. If you can please include Match details/dates.
Feel free to share this. Or friend request me/tag me in.
 

 

Had some scrapes with Packy over the years watching Bolton, too many to post on here. One funny incident was at Blackpool in the Lancs'Manx cup in 77, six of us got ambushed under the disused railway bridge on Rigby Rd, Packy got whacked over the head with a bottle but we fought back and they run off, one of them left a tangerine bob cap behind so Packy put it in his pocket. Caught the train and decided to go to Preston for a few, Packy decided to put the bob cap on when we got off the train. When the train pulled off, a Bolton fan hanging out the window smacked him in the chops. Anyway we went downstairs to the long gone Painted Wagon for a breather, settled down for a few pints then a mob full off PNE piled in after they had been playing Mansfield away in a League Cup Tie, they started earlier in those times. Anyway, they took pity on us and glad we had give Blackpool a kicking.

does anyone know the funeral arrangements?

3 minutes ago, victor meldrew said:

does anyone know the funeral arrangements?

Not sorted yet. There's a hold up with the coroners office so unable to arrange dates.

7 minutes ago, Underpants said:

Not sorted yet. There's a hold up with the coroners office so unable to arrange dates.

Aye, our Coroner snuffed it recently.

 

No enquiry; suspicious

R.I.P. to a fellow White.

Message from Nichola...

*Short notice alert*
Had another call from the Coroner. Pops/Alan/Packys case is going to inquest. So, they will take samples so we an finally have him home and lay him to rest.
We are now against the clock to sort everything out. Talk about a rollercoaster! We dont dont which way is up 🤪
The West Crem at Overdale is booked for 4pm next Friday 8th March.
We will sort the rest asap.
Please share this particularly on Football forums and with anyone who is travelling a long way.
No matter how rushed this is we all know its going to be what the Big Fella deserves. A beautiful, fitting, honourable send off.
Final details to be posted asap.
Big loves to you all,
We are overwhelmed with your love and support. 
The Girlings xxxx

13 minutes ago, Traf said:

Message from Nichola...

*Short notice alert*
Had another call from the Coroner. Pops/Alan/Packys case is going to inquest. So, they will take samples so we an finally have him home and lay him to rest.
We are now against the clock to sort everything out. Talk about a rollercoaster! We dont dont which way is up 🤪
The West Crem at Overdale is booked for 4pm next Friday 8th March.
We will sort the rest asap.
Please share this particularly on Football forums and with anyone who is travelling a long way.
No matter how rushed this is we all know its going to be what the Big Fella deserves. A beautiful, fitting, honourable send off.
Final details to be posted asap.
Big loves to you all,
We are overwhelmed with your love and support. 
The Girlings xxxx

Cheer's C.

I remember Al through the 70's & early mid 80's. I used to be an MNR. Sad news. RIP Fella

**Wake info**
Vulcan on Deane Road, Bolton.
We all know that Carl will look after us all and do everything he can to make it a great send off.
Lads- You have access to the room to take your flags and decorate the room with your colours.
Carl will make everything easy for you. 
Top Man! 

RIP

Always remember Packy dancing to this on a New Years Eve party in 79 at my flat.

 

Great to read that the lad will be getting a top drawer send off.

RIP Packy.

I can not make it over Friday as will be drunk.

 

Hope he gets a great send off, never really knew him as well as others on here but he was always everywhere we went.