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The BWFC Legend - Packy's Funeral

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.

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    Talking to Nicola who wanted to know what Packy was like as an early teen. I told her when he played subbuteo at his house, if he was losing, he would withdraw all his players off the pitch and abando

  • That Pompey fan has turned up! Total respect.

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    Widnes Two Hats

    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

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I'll not be there either, I don't do funerals.

I'm hoping the next one I attend is my own.

I shall, however, take a moment of quiet reflection before raising a glass for Alan, a man definitely in Bolty's 51%.

4 hours ago, Traf said:

I'll not be there either, I don't do funerals.

 

They're certainly a struggle.

9 hours ago, Traf said:

I'll not be there either, I don't do funerals.

I'm hoping the next one I attend is my own.

I shall, however, take a moment of quiet reflection before raising a glass for Alan, a man definitely in Bolty's 51%.

Aye mate, no doubt about that.

I shall be doing the same down here.

On my jollies, but already sent my thoughts to the family. RIP.

Going to both the funeral and the wake, I’ve no doubt it will be a good send off :)

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54 minutes ago, Breightmet Boy said:

Going to both the funeral and the wake, I’ve no doubt it will be a good send off :)

Talking to Nicola who wanted to know what Packy was like as an early teen. I told her when he played subbuteo at his house, if he was losing, he would withdraw all his players off the pitch and abandon the game.:D

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Great turnout for Packy today.....

..lovely to see, and nothing less than he deserved.👍

That Pompey fan has turned up! Total respect.

Westy?

51 minutes ago, Spider said:

That Pompey fan has turned up! Total respect.

A Wolves fan had travelled up as well. The tribute video from SJM, David Lee & Tony Kelly was a nice touch. 

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Came from far and wide to give that respect to Alan who had Bolton Wanderers running through his veins 

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