Death of a Football Legend and my Dad.....

[BillieSV]

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Here's my brief article, hope everything is right...I translate it for you

(12/4/1937 Manchester, England - 23/6/2009 Bodmin, England)

Footballer

A Manchester-born striker, John "Jackie" Swindells started his career in the youth teams of Manchester City, gaining a place in England's u-18 national team. He made his debut in the English league with Blackburn Rovers in 1957, but didn't have much chances to play. After having changed many teams (most notably Accrington Stanley and Workington), he went to ply his trade at Altrincham FC in 1964. He would go on to play 229 matches, scoring 195 goals for the team. He ended his career at Radcliffe Borough in 1974. He died in his sleep on June, 23rd, in his house in Cornwall. Altrincham FC gave his name to the prize given yearly to the best youth player.

 

[Its in The Blood]

Billie thank you for the write up. The only thing that is wrong is that his name was JACK, but people called him Jackie. He was never John and birth certificate states JACK.

By the looks of it the Service and thanks giving will be an open invite to anyone wishing to attend, friends and ex pro's with whom he played on (Date to be confirmed) in Mossley Lancs, with a Family Cremation at Southern Cemetry for family and close friends afterwards.

 

[BillieSV]

Billie thank you for the write up. The only thing that is wrong is that his name was JACK, but people called him Jackie. He was never John and birth certificate states JACK.

By the looks of it the Service and thanks giving will be an open invite to all friends and ex pro's with whom he played on (Date to be confirmed) in Mossley Lancs, with a Family Cremation at Southern Cemetry for family and close friends.

ok, it was a wrongful piece of info I had found. Thanks for your help and a hug to you and all your family.

 

[Its in The Blood]

Billie thank you for the write up. The only thing that is wrong is that his name was JACK, but people called him Jackie. He was never John and birth certificate states JACK.

By the looks of it the Service and thanks giving will be an open invite to all friends and ex pro's with whom he played on (Date to be confirmed) in Mossley Lancs, with a Family Cremation at Southern Cemetry for family and close friends.

ok, it was a wrongful piece of info I had found. Thanks for your help and a hug to you and all your family.

Again thank you for your write up on our Father.

 

[Petetheblu]

RIP.

 

[Maineblue]

R.I.P

 

[bluemoon1078]

Sorry for your loss R.I.P

 

[mad4city]

Deepest sympathies.

 

[BlueMo']

Sorry to hear about your Dad.
Tough times indeed.
Sincere condolences.

 

[norfstander]

Our thoughts are with you, pal.