Paul Mariner RIP

[Tommy_Catons_Perm]

Never knew he was from Chorley, I always thought he was an Ipswich lad.

His signed England shirt was, for many years, on display in the bar at Victory Park, home of Chorley FC. RIP Paul.

 

[yeseye]

Sad News
RIP Paul.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Dont recall him being particularly dirty. And those are the proper hard men. Barely a foul but leave u black n blue

I wasn't suggesting he was dirty just that he was a big bloke and at corners and the like I'd imagine if you were pushed or leaned on by him you'd know about it.

 

[eyalluvitt]

Loved hearing his Northern accent on US TV doing his MLS co commentary work, a wonderful reminder of home.

 

[BELFAST_BLUE_BOY]

I now live in Chorley and played at Victory Park and go and watch them sometimes - just been with a few old guys today who remember Paul, a very sad day.

 

[Bald fraud]

His signed England shirt was, for many years, on display in the bar at Victory Park, home of Chorley FC. RIP Paul.

It’s still there RIP very good player

 

[Zapcity]

Of course my favourite Ipswich match I saw Paul Mariner play in was the 81 semi final at Villa Park against City.
Saw Mariner score against Holland in the first (and one of the few) England games I went to.
A good, solid ,old fashioned centre foward who you could admire as a fan of an opposing team.(Played for Arsenal too I just read, completely forgot that one!)
A big Metal fan apparently too, had proper Rock dude 80s hair !

 

[1961_vintage]

Very sad. 68 ffs.

 

[oakiecokie]

His signed England shirt was, for many years, on display in the bar at Victory Park, home of Chorley FC. RIP Paul.

My old domino partner, who sadly passed away about three years ago now, was the Captain of Chorley for a few years, John Bingham and a few of the old lads from Chorley came to his funeral.

 

[PinkFinal]

Scored a hat trick for Ipswich against the rags in that 6-0 game around 1980
(A game in which Bailey also saved three pens)

RIP

 

[dickie davies]

Scored a hat trick for Ipswich against the rags in that 6-0 game around 1980
(A game in which Bailey also saved three pens)

RIP

I was searching for the vid to post it

 

[Iamthemusicman]

Never saw him play but always enjoyed watching him on as a pundit. ESPN dedicated their Extra Time segment to him which was very moving. RIP.

 

[bumbleblue]

RIP Paul. Very sad no age .

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I now live in Chorley and played at Victory Park and go and watch them sometimes - just been with a few old guys today who remember Paul, a very sad day.

My eldest daughter lives there now.... hoping to take my grandson to Chorley v City EDS 31st July

 

[Keeper!]

Never saw him play but always enjoyed watching him on as a pundit. ESPN dedicated their Extra Time segment to him which was very moving. RIP.

ESPN tribute was very moving and genuine, clearly a very well respected and loved guy.

 

[Bluesince1979]

I wasn't suggesting he was dirty just that he was a big bloke and at corners and the like I'd imagine if you were pushed or leaned on by him you'd know about it.

Sorry wasnt suggesting you were. Just went off on my own tangent

 

[blue aura]

ESPN tribute was very moving and genuine, clearly a very well respected and loved guy.

It was really quite emotional.

 

[Bill Walker]

Very nice guy. I liked him on ESPN.
Great footballer.
Sad loss at a young age.

 

[jollylescott]

It was really quite emotional.

What a great guy. Fantastic player, but, more importantly, you can tell he was a wonderful person.

Condolences to all his family and friends.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

My first ever kit as a child was an Ipswich one, because of him.
RIP.